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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 Install Docker on Ubuntu using Amazon EC2

2024-09-20T08:10:46+00:00

This tutorial will assist in setting up Docker on an Amazon EC2 Ubuntu instance. Docker's containerization and Ubuntu's user-friendliness make cloud application deployment and management simple. Amazon EC2 provides scalable infrastructure for hosting Docker containers, allowing for smooth app management and scaling. To easily set up Docker on your EC2 instance, just follow this tutorial. What is Docker? Docker is an open-source platform that simplifies the process of building, deploying, and managing applications within isolated containers. These containers bundle the application code along with all its dependencies, ensuring the software behaves the same across different environments, whether on a local [...]

How to Install Docker on Ubuntu using Amazon EC22024-09-20T08:10:46+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

Understanding Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) in AWS

2024-08-26T09:31:42+00:00

Security within cloud environments is a critical consideration, and AWS offers robust tools to ensure that your cloud infrastructure remains secure. Two critical components in AWS for managing security are Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs). These tools act as virtual firewalls, controlling the traffic that enters and exits your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). While they serve similar purposes, they operate differently and are used in distinct scenarios to provide layered security. Security Groups: Instance-Level Security Security Groups in AWS are designed to control inbound and outbound traffic at the instance level. They are stateful, meaning that if [...]

Understanding Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) in AWS2024-08-26T09:31:42+00:00

Path-Based Routing with Application Load Balancer (AWS ALB): Efficiently Directing Traffic Based on URL Paths

2024-08-11T13:05:16+00:00

An Application Load Balancer enables you to set up a listener with rules that direct incoming requests to target groups based on the URL. This capability is unique to Application Load Balancers and is not offered by other load balancer types like Classic Load Balancer, Network Load Balancer, and Gateway Load Balancer. The path pattern rules only apply to the path of the URL and do not consider the URL's query parameters. Path-based routing allows you to host multiple microservices behind a single ALB, directing traffic to the appropriate service based on the requested path. Important Purposes of Path-based Routing [...]

Path-Based Routing with Application Load Balancer (AWS ALB): Efficiently Directing Traffic Based on URL Paths2024-08-11T13:05:16+00:00

How to Change an AWS ACM Certificate on Amazon CloudFront Distribution

2024-08-28T00:00:15+00:00

Before diving into the steps on how to change an AWS ACM-generated SSL Certificate, it’s important to understand the basics and benefits of this service. Having a solid understanding will provide context for the actions we are about to take and help us appreciate the value AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) brings to the table. What is the AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)?  AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) is a service designed to streamline the provisioning, management, and deployment of public and private SSL/TLS certificates. These certificates are essential for securing network communications and verifying the identity of websites on the Internet, as [...]

How to Change an AWS ACM Certificate on Amazon CloudFront Distribution2024-08-28T00:00:15+00:00

Real-Time AWS Health Dashboard Updates via Slack Notifications

2024-09-02T06:38:58+00:00

In an organization or for users that use cloud services, staying updated with the status and health of cloud services is crucial. It's not just about maintaining operational efficiency and minimizing downtime; it's also about peace of mind and ensuring a seamless experience for both the team and customers. The AWS Health Dashboard provides detailed information about the health of AWS services and resources. To ensure timely awareness of any issues or updates, integrating the AWS Health Dashboard with communication tools like Slack can be highly effective. This integration allows for real-time notifications, ensuring that relevant teams are immediately informed [...]

Real-Time AWS Health Dashboard Updates via Slack Notifications2024-09-02T06:38:58+00:00

Automated RDS Snapshot Management for Improved Data Security

2024-07-17T06:42:57+00:00

The Automated Daily RDS Export ensures that daily snapshots of Amazon RDS instances are created and made shareable. While RDS takes daily snapshots automatically, these are not shareable by default. To address this, we copy the snapshots and share the copies with a designated backup account. This process uses AWS Lambda Functions and Amazon EventBridge to automate the task. EventBridge triggers the Lambda function daily, which handles copying and sharing the snapshots. This automation ensures that shareable snapshots are created every day without manual intervention, enhancing the reliability and accessibility of database backups. The Automated Daily RDS Export has several [...]

Automated RDS Snapshot Management for Improved Data Security2024-07-17T06:42:57+00:00

Automating Slack Notification for Route 53 TTL Changes

2024-06-25T00:36:30+00:00

Automating a Slack notification system for Route 53 with a 60-second TTL is intended to provide real-time alerts about DNS records with short TTLs. This setup ensures administrators receive quick notifications via Slack, enabling them to promptly identify and resolve potential issues. Through this proactive measure, the optimal performance and reliability of the AWS infrastructure are maintained. Moreover, this approach allows administrators to avoid potential problems by taking corrective actions promptly and minimizing any potential disruptions to services. Additionally, real-time alerts enable administrators to keep a close watch on DNS configurations, ensuring smooth operation and consistent performance of the AWS [...]

Automating Slack Notification for Route 53 TTL Changes2024-06-25T00:36:30+00:00

Daily AMI Export: Enhancing Backup and Recovery

2024-06-21T00:56:12+00:00

Daily automation of Amazon Machine Image (AMI) export is vital for keeping IT systems strong and dependable. This process ensures that the latest version of your system's setup is always saved. If something goes wrong, like a system crash, having these up-to-date backups means you can quickly get things back up and running. Additionally, it makes it easier to grow or move your systems because you have readily available copies of machine images. By doing this every day, businesses can reduce the risk of losing data, work more efficiently, and keep everything running smoothly. Automating daily exports of Amazon Machine [...]

Daily AMI Export: Enhancing Backup and Recovery2024-06-21T00:56:12+00:00

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