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17 Jan

AWS CAF Explained: The Framework Behind Successful Cloud Adoptions

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Have you ever heard of the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)? This powerful framework is designed to help organizations effectively integrate cloud technology into their operations. By leveraging AWS's extensive experience and best practices, AWS CAF provides a structured approach to digital transformation, allowing businesses to accelerate their cloud journey and achieve significant outcomes. What is AWS CAF Used For? AWS CAF is utilized to identify specific organizational capabilities that lead to successful cloud transformations. It helps organizations prioritize transformation opportunities, assess their cloud readiness, and iteratively evolve their development plans. Advantages of Using AWS CAF - Risk Mitigation: By…

17 Jan

ElastiCache Serverless: L2 CDK Construct Released in open-constructs

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I contributed an L2 Construct for ElastiCache Serverless to open-constructs. GitHub Repository: open-constructs/aws-cdk-library I created this construct because ElastiCache Serverless seems likely to see increased demand, with features like Valkey support allowing usage from around $6 per month and Valkey 8.0 enabling faster scaling. It was also something I personally needed. Get Started with Amazon ElastiCache for Valkey Amazon ElastiCache version 8.0 for Valkey brings faster scaling and improved memory efficiency In this article, I'll introduce how to use it. After creating your CDK project, simply run npm install: $ npx cdk init --language=typescript $ npm install @open-constructs/aws-cdk Enter fullscreen…

17 Jan

Building an AWS Gamified Learning Platform with Amazon Q and Gemini: An AI-Powered Journey (Public Repo)

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I'm excited to share my project, CloudQuest, built for the AWS Game Builder Challenge. Inspired by the engaging learning style of Duolingo, CloudQuest transforms the often-daunting world of AWS into a fun, interactive, and rewarding game. Demo | Github What is CloudQuest? CloudQuest is a gamified learning platform that helps you master Amazon Web Services (AWS) through interactive quizzes and a game-like progression system. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some cloud experience, CloudQuest is designed to make learning about AWS accessible, enjoyable, and effective. Disclaimer: Just to clarify, CloudQuest is a project I built independently for the AWS…

16 Jan

As a new person in the world of tech., what’s the best way to learn AWS?

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As a new person in the world of tech., what's the best way to learn AWS? Source link lol

16 Jan

Building Secure Data Lakes for Financial Transactions on AWS

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In the fast-paced world of finance, data is king. Financial institutions are inundated with vast amounts of transaction data daily, from trading activities to customer interactions. To harness this wealth of information, organizations are increasingly turning to data lakes—centralized repositories that allow for the storage, analysis, and retrieval of data in its native format. However, as financial organizations embrace this powerful technology, the importance of security cannot be overstated. This article explores how to build secure data lakes for financial transactions on Amazon Web Services (AWS), ensuring compliance, data integrity, and protection against unauthorized access and also an intriguing real-world…

11 Jan

Glue cross-account setup

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This document will cover detailed steps on how to query glue DB catalog from Dremio in a cross-account setup using AWS Lake formation Use-caseAccount A - Dremio is deployed here and AWS Glue_DB_A is created and added as a source in Dremio Account B - AWS Glue_DB_B is created and data is located in the S3 bucket Customer wants to share Glue-DB B catalog with Glue-DB A and query the data located in account B from Dremio Setup Diagram Role of each of service in the given setup - Lake Formation - To create data mesh, simplify cross-account data sharing,…

11 Jan

Streamlining CI/CD: A Complete Guide to Installing Jenkins on AWS EC2

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Setting up Jenkins on an AWS EC2 instance allows you to automate your software development processes efficiently. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to launching an EC2 instance, installing Jenkins, and configuring it for your CI/CD needs. Table of Contents: Prerequisites Step 1: Launch an EC2 Instance Step 2: Connect to Your EC2 Instance via SSH Step 3: Install Java Step 4: Install Jenkins Step 5: Configure Security Groups Step 6: Access Jenkins Web Interface Step 7: Create a Jenkins Job Conclusion Prerequisites AWS Account: Ensure you have an active AWS account. If not, sign up here. Basic Knowledge:…

09 Jan

Day 1: Setting up the AWS Weather Dashboard Application

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This project is a part of the 30 Days All Star Devops Challenge that aims to increase proficiency in Devops through a series of hands-on projects and documentation. Project Description This project makes use of Python and AWS Services (S3) to retrieve weather data from OpenWeatherAPI and stores the results in a json format in an S3 Bucket. Tools Used: Python: Language used to set up the Weather Dashboard AWS S3 ( Simple Storage Service): AWS Storage Solution OpenWeather API Key Boto3 : AWS SDK used by python to interact with the S3 Bucket requests: Python library used to send…

07 Jan

Level up your AWS Cloud Knowledge with Free AWS Learning Knowledge Badges

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Knowledge is valuable but it can be cheap and even free at times. Either you a pay tuition fee or get it for free, the rule remains the same; “You must pay attention to succeed”.AWS is so liberal, and so eager to see that knowledge sharing is a culture. In so doing, AWS has come up with programs that require us to pay only ATTENTION, no fee and still get rewarded for your hard work. Isn’t that amazing? Source link lol

07 Jan

AWS Security Case Studies: Lessons from the Field

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As organizations increasingly migrate to the cloud, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a comprehensive suite of security tools and services designed to protect data and applications in the cloud. However, security is not just about implementing technologies; it's also about learning from real-world experiences and adapting strategies accordingly. This article explores several case studies of organizations that faced security challenges while using AWS, highlighting their approaches, solutions, and lessons learned. Case Study 1: Netflix - Securing Streaming Services BackgroundNetflix, a global leader in streaming services, relies heavily on AWS to deliver…