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11 Sep

How to Set Up a Cost-Effective AWS Environment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Startups and Small Businesses.

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Every unnecessary cent spent brings your organization one step closer to the end of it's runway, a grueling fundraising round, or even the end of your startup. As a founder, you want to focus on innovation and finding that perfect product-market fit, not worrying about infrastructure or unexpected costs. According to RightScale, small and medium-sized companies overspend by an average of 35% on cloud resources. This equates to $6.4 billion in annualized wasted cost for AWS alone. One way many startups manage costs is by opting to use flexible AWS cloud infrastructure. With this in mind, Here is a how-to…

10 Sep

End-to-End AWS KMS Encryption and Decryption Tutorial

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We're excited to share our new tutorial on Keyper. Keyper v0.0.3 now supports AWS (in addition to GCP) for end-to-end data and file encryption and decryption. Whether you're a data engineer, platform engineer, or security analyst, this guide will help you securely manage encryption keys and protect sensitive data in your AWS cloud environment using AWS IAM and KMS in three simple commands. ➡️ Go to the Keyper AWS tutorial now Why Use Keyper and AWS KMS for Data Security? Data security is increasingly important, and encryption is one of the most effective ways to defend against unauthorized access. Keyper…

07 Sep

AutoConnectivity Check of EC2 to RDS Using Amazon EC2 Feature

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“ I have checked the documents of AWS to resolve the issue of how to do autoconnectivity check of ec2 to rds using amazon ec2 feature. So I got Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud feature to directly connect to rds from ec2. Pricing of Amazon EC2 depends on instance type and storage of volume. Also pricing of rds depends on database type and storage.” Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) is a web service that provides secure, resizable compute capacity in the cloud. Access reliable, scalable infrastructure on demand. Scale capacity within minutes with SLA commitment of 99.99% availability. Provide secure…

31 Aug

AWS AI Practitioner Exam: My Experience, Study Plan, and Resources

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The AWS Certified Artificial Intelligence Practitioner exam, currently in its beta phase, is designed for individuals eager to demonstrate their understanding of AI and machine learning concepts using AWS services. I recently took this beta exam to test my knowledge and contribute to the shaping of its final version. My motivation stemmed from a desire to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of AI and enhance my career prospects in cloud-based AI solutions. In this article, I’ll share my experience with the beta exam, outline the preparation strategies that worked for me, and discuss the resources I found most beneficial.…

31 Aug

Database Migration from OnPrem to AWS RDS

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This project provides a step-by-step guide on how to migrate a WordPress website and MariaDB database from on-premises to AWS, using peering connections and AWS services such as EC2, RDS, and DMS. The guide covers setting up the simulated environment, creating VPC and peering connection, launching instances, setting up DMS replication, and testing. Installation To use this project, you need to have the following: A simulated AWS on-prem env with a WordPress website and MariaDB database. An AWS account with access to EC2, RDS, and DMS. The guide covers the following steps: Assuming a simulated on-premises environment on AWS with…

27 Aug

You Don’t Have to Be a Victim

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I’d pray for you not to experience a major security incident because it can be a nightmare of lost data, compromised integrity, and shattered trust. In today’s digital landscape, where threats lurk in every corner of the cloud, securing your AWS resources is no longer just an option—it's a necessity. You don’t have to be a victim; instead, you can proactively secure your assets and sleep peacefully knowing your infrastructure is protected. Here's how you can own the safari and feel the sun without getting burned. Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists: The First Line of Defense In the…

27 Aug

AWS open source newsletter, #203

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Edition #203 Welcome to issue #203 of the AWS open source newsletter, the newsletter where we try and provide you the best open source on AWS content. As always, we have more great new projects to check out, which include how you can proxy OpenAI requests through Amazon Bedrock, security tools that help you stay one step ahead of bad actors, a way of implementing CDK Pipelines in a less opinionated way, a tool that helps you validate your AWS IAM policies, a toolkit to help get you started with good practices when creating CloudFormation templates, some demo code that…

21 Aug

AWS Elastic Beanstalk vs. AWS Amplify: Choosing the Right Tool for Your App’s Success

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Both AWS Elastic Beanstalk and AWS Amplify are popular managed services for deploying and managing applications, but they cater to different use cases and developer needs. Let’s explore these two services, highlighting their differences, trade-offs, and considerations to help you choose the right tool for your project. Understanding AWS Elastics Beanstalk AWS Elastic Beanstalk is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that helps developers deploy and manage applications in several languages, including Java, .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, Go, and Docker. It abstracts much of the infrastructure management by automatically handling scaling, load balancing, health monitoring, and environment management. Key Features: Multi-language support.…

17 Aug

What is DevOps?

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1. What is DevOps? DevOps is a cultural and technical movement that aims to bridge the gap between software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops). By fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility, DevOps seeks to improve the speed and quality of software delivery. Key Goals of DevOps: Enhanced Collaboration: Breaking down silos between development and operations teams. Faster Delivery: Accelerating the release of new features and fixes. Improved Quality: Enhancing the reliability and performance of software. Automation: Automating repetitive tasks to reduce manual effort and errors. 2. Core Principles of DevOps 2.1 Collaboration and Communication DevOps promotes a…

12 Aug

Shaping the Future of E-Commerce: Wings Engine Unlocks a New 3D Shopping Experience

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The integration of Wings Engine with e-commerce is quietly becoming a powerful force in the industry, bringing an unprecedented shopping experience to both consumers and merchants. Imagine that while browsing an e-commerce platform, instead of just seeing flat product images, you can meticulously view every detail of the product through 3D models, rotating, zooming in, and out from different angles, and even experiencing how the product would look in a real-life setting. This is all thanks to Wings Engine. As an advanced 3D engine, Wings Engine allows e-commerce platforms to easily implement 3D visualization of products, providing consumers with a…