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Harnessing Real-Time Slack Notifications for Amazon RDS Event Monitoring

2024-05-10T01:13:18+00:00

Efficient management and monitoring of database instances are crucial for any business to ensure smooth performance. Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a widely used solution for managing relational databases in the cloud. Staying informed about important events and changes within the database instances is a critical aspect of RDS management. Real-time notifications are vital to keep teams updated and responsive to these events. Slack is a popular platform for real-time notifications and seamless team communication and information sharing. Integrating Amazon RDS event notifications with Slack can provide teams with immediate visibility into database events, enabling them to take prompt action when required. Understanding Amazon RDS Event Notifications Amazon RDS [...]

Harnessing Real-Time Slack Notifications for Amazon RDS Event Monitoring2024-05-10T01:13:18+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 1: Computing

2024-05-29T01:08:35+00:00

At the core of every application is computing power which is mostly in the form of a server but, do you know about Serverless computing and Microservices architecture? When it comes to building your cloud applications, it's certainly an advantage to know about servers and architecture. Welcome to part 1 of my 6-part series called Basics of the Basics to AWS where I introduce you to AWS by breaking it down into smaller digestible concepts related to software development. In this article, I will be talking about AWS Computing Services. Before we proceed with the services, we’ll be talking about [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 1: Computing2024-05-29T01:08:35+00:00

AWS Student Community Day Philippines 2024

2024-05-08T07:48:51+00:00

April 17, 2024, a day filled with learning and curiosity. This prestigious event was held at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines,  Bulwagang Balagtas. This event served as a guide for budding tech enthusiasts and students who want to learn and dive into the world of cloud computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Throughout the day, participants got to listen to inspiring and knowledge filled discussions each designed to deepen their understanding of AWS technologies and the community. Every moment was a chance to absorb new knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow learners and industry experts. What is Amazon [...]

AWS Student Community Day Philippines 20242024-05-08T07:48:51+00:00

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 0: Where do we begin?

2024-05-05T12:37:39+00:00

This 6-part series is inspired from a talk I gave on the AWS Student Community Day 2024 Philippines. Through this series, I will be teaching you the basics of AWS through a gimmick I call “Build an App with Me”. This gimmick will be about us trying to model an application’s system architecture through the use of AWS services. Through this gimmick, I aim to give you all a better understanding of when and where we should use different AWS services because I believe that the best way to learn is through application. A few of the 200+ AWS [...]

Basics of the Basics to AWS – Part 0: Where do we begin?2024-05-05T12:37:39+00:00

AWS for Students, Exploring Cloud Solutions

2024-05-03T09:23:02+00:00

AWS extends far beyond just Lambda functions, providing an extensive range of vital services for learning and skill development. Throughout this blog, we will explore how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can benefit students interested in cloud computing as we cover various AWS services and their practical applications, helping them effectively leverage the opportunities it presents for aspiring professionals in the field of cloud computing. Starting off with examining AWS storage solutions like Amazon S3, which allow easy, secure data storage and retrieval. This service is crucial for collaborative projects and simplifies the management of large datasets. With this, AWS provides [...]

AWS for Students, Exploring Cloud Solutions2024-05-03T09:23:02+00:00

AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Exam Study Path

2024-04-18T07:02:05+00:00

Bookmarks Study Materials Azure Services to Focus On Validate Your Knowledge Final Remarks The AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate certification is designed for security engineers who are responsible for security posture, implementing security controls, managing identity and access, and protecting data, applications, and networks in cloud and hybrid environments as part of an end-to-end infrastructure. Similar to AZ-305, it's aimed at individuals with a strong understanding of Azure services but with a specific focus on security-related tasks. The exam will measure your skills in the following areas. Manage identity and access Secure [...]

AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Exam Study Path2024-04-18T07:02:05+00:00

Utilizing Lambda Functions to Control Amazon EC2 Instances via Slack

2024-04-11T00:49:47+00:00

Managing and controlling resources is crucial in the cloud computing environment. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers various services, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), which provides scalable computing capacity in the cloud. Alongside AWS services, communication and collaboration tools like Slack have become integral to modern workflows. This article explores how to seamlessly integrate AWS Lambda functions with Slack to enable users to invoke actions such as rebooting, stopping, and starting EC2 instances directly from Slack channels. Using Lambda functions in combination with AWS services and Slack's messaging platform streamlines operational tasks and enhances team collaboration and productivity. Setting Up [...]

Utilizing Lambda Functions to Control Amazon EC2 Instances via Slack2024-04-11T00:49:47+00:00

Enabling Virtual Deliverability Manager in Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)

2024-04-11T01:38:00+00:00

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) offers a cloud-based solution tailored for digital marketers and application developers aiming to distribute various emails, including marketing emails, notifications, and transaction-based communications. This service stands out for its reliability and cost-efficiency, making it an ideal choice for enterprises of varying sizes wishing to maintain consistent communication with their clientele. Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) addresses the intricate challenges associated with large-scale email dispatches by offering a suite of features designed to refine your email distribution strategy. These include the management of IP addresses, content filtering capabilities, and access to detailed sending analytics, thereby enhancing [...]

Enabling Virtual Deliverability Manager in Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES)2024-04-11T01:38:00+00:00

Validate Referrer Headers Using CloudFront Function

2024-04-11T01:58:29+00:00

Amazon CloudFront, a content delivery network (CDN), lets you distribute content with low latency and high data transfer speeds. One of its many features is the ability to create CloudFront functions, which are lightweight functions that can manipulate HTTP requests and responses. This article will discuss creating a CloudFront function to validate Referrer headers. Referrer Headers Referrer headers are an essential part of HTTP requests, as they indicate the webpage's address linked to the resource being requested. By validating these headers, you can add an extra layer of security to your application, preventing unauthorized access and protecting your resources from [...]

Validate Referrer Headers Using CloudFront Function2024-04-11T01:58:29+00:00

My AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate DEA-C01 Exam Experience 2024

2024-03-26T10:00:37+00:00

I recently took the actual exam of the AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate DEA-C01 online. Interestingly, it has some resemblances with the exam content of 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 Exam Details The AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate exam [...]

My AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate DEA-C01 Exam Experience 20242024-03-26T10:00:37+00:00

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