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My AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate DEA-C01 BETA Exam Experience

2023-12-26T10:38:18+00:00

I recently took the beta exam of the AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate DEA-C01 online, and from the get-go, I can see its resemblance to the AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty test, albeit not entirely the same in terms of depth. This new Associate-level exam aims to validate the skills and knowledge of IT Professionals in core data-related AWS services, such as the ability to implement data pipelines, perform cost optimization, troubleshoot data workflow issues, and apply data engineering best practices in AWS.   AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate BETA Exam Details The beta exams in the AWS [...]

My AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate DEA-C01 BETA Exam Experience2023-12-26T10:38:18+00:00

Adding SSL to WordPress Website with Let’s Encrypt

2023-12-28T04:46:23+00:00

With the rapid advancement of technology today, it is undeniable that this has resulted in a higher number of cyber-attacks, calling every website owner to strengthen their preemptive measure to protect and have robust security for their website and its users. One essential way of boosting website security is by obtaining an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. This article will explore the reasons and benefits of adding an SSL certificate to your WordPress website. We will also provide step-by-step instructions on obtaining and installing an SSL certificate using Certbot for Nginx on a Ubuntu 20.04 server. So, let's start and [...]

Adding SSL to WordPress Website with Let’s Encrypt2023-12-28T04:46:23+00:00

Mastering AWS CDK Part 2: Leveraging Custom Constructs

2023-12-21T09:07:25+00:00

In the previous article, we delved into the fundamentals of AWS CDK, focusing on leveraging AWS's pre-built constructs. We examined a straightforward Serverless REST API architecture, which integrates three primary serverless services from AWS. These include Amazon API Gateway as the REST API's access point, AWS Lambda for computing, and Amazon DynamoDB for data storage. The Fat Lambda In contrast to the basic architecture previously discussed, it's important to note that such a setup is not typically regarded as best practice for production-grade applications. The serverless community often debates the concept of "Fat Lambda," a term used to describe scenarios [...]

Mastering AWS CDK Part 2: Leveraging Custom Constructs2023-12-21T09:07:25+00:00

In-Place Querying in AWS

2023-12-13T20:20:17+00:00

When you look at the Gartner magic quadrant of cloud service providers, AWS is still the leader and the leading visionary of the cloud computing space. It offers an array of services that empower companies and organizations to manage and analyze massive sets of data with unprecedented agility. At the core of this revolution, “In-place querying” is a technique pioneered by AWS that is reshaping how data is processed in the cloud. In this article, we will be delving into the essence of in-place querying in AWS, exploring its mechanisms, applications, and the impact it has on data management. In [...]

In-Place Querying in AWS2023-12-13T20:20:17+00:00

Batch Data Ingestion Simplified in AWS

2023-12-12T00:40:18+00:00

Today's tech industry is dominated by Big Data and Cloud Computing. It is crucial for companies and organizations to efficiently manage large volumes of data. To address this important need, AWS offers robust solutions for handling these chunks of large data, particularly through batch data ingestion. This process involves collecting and importing bulk or big data into storage or other processing systems at regular intervals or specific events. Batch data ingestion is crucial for scenarios where immediate or real-time processing is not necessary, allowing for efficient resource utilization. Batch data ingestion in AWS is not only efficient and cost-effective but [...]

Batch Data Ingestion Simplified in AWS2023-12-12T00:40:18+00:00

Data Ingestion in AWS: Handling Homogenous and Heterogenous Data

2023-12-10T19:26:56+00:00

The phrase "data is the new oil" or "data is the new gold" may sound like a cliche, but it captures the fact that data is a critical asset for modern businesses. Companies have long used data to inform strategic decisions, especially in today's tech industry. Many organizations now build dedicated data analytics teams to harness information gathered from various sources. Yet, for an average Joe, the process of transforming data into actionable insights can seem like a black box. This is where data ingestion comes into play, serving as a crucial step in distilling structured and unstructured data into [...]

Data Ingestion in AWS: Handling Homogenous and Heterogenous Data2023-12-10T19:26:56+00:00

Generative AI and Reinventing with Amazon Q

2023-12-07T03:09:18+00:00

The Journey to Amazon Q AWS re:Invent 2023 recently concluded, and there has been some exciting news around data, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. One of the big announcements was Amazon Q, currently under Preview release. Amazon Q is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered conversational assistant. Announced during the keynote by AWS CEO Adam Selipsky, he spoke about various things that AWS is doing to support its customers. The value of constant reinventing – global enterprises, over 80% of unicorns (companies with a Billion-dollar valuation), community colleges, government agencies, non-profits, and various others use AWS heavily in running [...]

Generative AI and Reinventing with Amazon Q2023-12-07T03:09:18+00:00

Building Code-Free GenerativeAI Apps with PartyRock

2023-12-05T00:19:12+00:00

What is PartyRock? It has been two weeks since Amazon announced PartyRock, an Amazon Bedrock Playground. It comes with the tagline “Everyone can build AI apps”. According to Amazon President and CEO, Andy Jassy, it was just an internal tool created by AWS developers to experiment with Foundation Models from Amazon Bedrock. The name PartyRock was in reference to it being a fun and collaborative way to experience Amazon Bedrock. I joined the party and played around with PartyRock to see what all the fuss was about, and it literally took me less than five minutes to create my first [...]

Building Code-Free GenerativeAI Apps with PartyRock2023-12-05T00:19:12+00:00

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