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Automated Slack Notifications for RI Coverage Across All AWS Regions

2024-09-26T07:51:17+00:00

Efficient management of cloud resources is essential for maintaining a company's flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Reserved Instances (RIs) offer significant cost-saving opportunities, but to fully leverage its benefits, consistent monitoring and optimization are key. By automating Slack notifications for RI coverage, businesses can ensure teams stay informed and take timely action to maximize savings. This comprehensive article explores the advantages of integrating automated Slack notifications for RI coverage across all AWS regions, helping teams maintain financial efficiency and operational agility. Importance of Monitoring RI Coverage It is crucial to effectively monitor Reserved Instance (RI) coverage for several reasons: It helps prevent [...]

Automated Slack Notifications for RI Coverage Across All AWS Regions2024-09-26T07:51:17+00:00

Streamline Your Workflow: Automating User Email Retrieval in WordPress with AWS SSM and Lambda via Slack command

2024-10-24T11:16:45+00:00

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, operational efficiency and security are important. This blog post explores a streamlined approach to retrieving user emails from specific IPs in WordPress using Slack Slash commands powered by AWS Systems Manager (SSM) and AWS Lambda. Automating this process significantly reduces the operational overhead associated with running SQL commands manually. Additionally, this method enhances security by allowing users who lack access to production environments to execute necessary scripts through Slack commands, ensuring they can perform their tasks without compromising system integrity. Retrieving User Emails in WordPress via MySQL To retrieve user emails from WordPress based on [...]

Streamline Your Workflow: Automating User Email Retrieval in WordPress with AWS SSM and Lambda via Slack command2024-10-24T11:16:45+00:00

RI Utilization vs RI Coverage: Difference Between these Amazon EC2 Reserved Instance Metrics

2024-09-24T09:51:54+00:00

The Amazon EC2 enables developers up to businesses to deploy their own applications with flexibility, high availability, and cost-efficiency as it removes the need to invest in physical hardwares or servers. From running applications, hosting websites, and managing databases, EC2 serves as the foundation for anything that is cloud-based. Talking about its cost-efficiency, there are different "Instance Purchasing Options" that you can choose from depending on your server requirements and also your financial capabilities. And these are: On-Demand Instances, Spot Instances, Reserved Instances, Dedicated Host, Savings Plans, and Capacity Reservation. As I would like to discuss the difference between those [...]

RI Utilization vs RI Coverage: Difference Between these Amazon EC2 Reserved Instance Metrics2024-09-24T09:51:54+00:00

How to configure AWS Lambda Function URL with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing

2024-09-20T00:43:02+00:00

Get started learning how to build your first-ever Python Labs Client App, a web application that leverages the power of serverless computing. This creative application is primarily designed to cater to individuals eager to enhance their Python programming skills. By using the flexibility and scalability of AWS Lambda, you'll be able to create dynamic and interactive web experiences without the hassle of managing infrastructure. This Python Code Playground will be a valuable tool for developers of all levels, providing a hands-on environment to experiment with Python code and learn new concepts. Explore our TechKubo Tutorials for a comprehensive collection of [...]

How to configure AWS Lambda Function URL with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing2024-09-20T00:43:02+00:00

Advancing Your Tech Career: Why Cloud Certifications Matter

2024-09-17T07:24:07+00:00

As technology advances at a breakneck pace, cloud computing fosters innovation and industry growth. Whether you're an IT veteran or transitioning into a new career, staying relevant means more than just acquiring technical skills—it also involves earning certifications demonstrating your cloud proficiency. This article will explore why certifications from significant providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are essential and how they can accelerate your career path. Why are IT, Computer Science, and Tech-related skills in high demand? In today's world, technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace. The rapid evolution of cloud computing, [...]

Advancing Your Tech Career: Why Cloud Certifications Matter2024-09-17T07:24:07+00:00

Availability of AWS Local Zones in Manila: What This Means for the Philippines’ Tech Landscape

2024-09-06T09:10:14+00:00

On June 19, 2023, AWS launched its Local Zones in Manila, marking a significant milestone in the Philippines' cloud computing journey. AWS Local Zones are extensions of AWS Regions designed to bring cloud services closer to users, offering low-latency access and localized data processing. This development is set to transform the tech landscape in the Philippines, enhancing performance for various applications. In this article, we'll explore how to enable and use the AWS Local Zone in Manila, with a detailed guide on launching an Amazon EC2 instance. What Are AWS Local Zones? AWS Local Zones are a type of infrastructure [...]

Availability of AWS Local Zones in Manila: What This Means for the Philippines’ Tech Landscape2024-09-06T09:10:14+00:00

Understanding VPC Flow Logs: Capturing Network Traffic in AWS

2024-09-04T05:08:38+00:00

Imagine a bustling city with a vast network of roads and highways connecting every corner. Like this intricate transportation system, the cloud computing world has its complex web of virtual networks, facilitating the seamless flow of data and communication. In this digital metropolis, ensuring security and maintaining visibility over network traffic is paramount. AWS (Amazon Web Services) offers a powerful tool called VPC Flow Logs to help you navigate and monitor the virtual pathways within your cloud environment.  As you embark on your cloud journey, understanding VPC Flow Logs can be a game-changer. This feature lets you capture valuable information [...]

Understanding VPC Flow Logs: Capturing Network Traffic in AWS2024-09-04T05:08:38+00:00

Enabling the Account-Level Suppression List in Amazon SES

2024-08-29T05:43:23+00:00

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a powerful tool that enables businesses to send bulk and transactional emails to customers. It provides a reliable and scalable platform for sending marketing campaigns, transactional notifications, or customer communications. However, maintaining a good sender reputation and adhering to email regulations are critical for successful email delivery. To help manage email deliverability effectively, Amazon SES offers account-level suppression lists, which are a valuable feature. A suppression list is a compilation of email addresses you want to omit from your email campaigns. These email addresses usually belong to individuals who have unsubscribed from your emails, [...]

Enabling the Account-Level Suppression List in Amazon SES2024-08-29T05:43:23+00:00

Email Sender Application with Amazon SES

2024-08-28T11:39:59+00:00

Whether you’re part of a business or organization, sending out emails is crucial for connecting with people. More often than not, you’ll find yourself needing to send similar emails to a group and sometimes, they need to be dynamic. Yes, you can send out one email and just add everyone to the BCC but having a dynamic and more personalized email helps create a better connection between you and the recipient. This is a tutorial on how you can create your very own Batch Email Sender Application with just AWS and Python.   Prerequisites In order to follow this tutorial, [...]

Email Sender Application with Amazon SES2024-08-28T11:39:59+00:00

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