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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

Building Data Pipelines with No-Code ETL Using AWS Glue Studio

2024-04-03T00:33:32+00:00

Introduction Welcome to the dynamic world of AWS Data Engineering! This beginner-friendly guide introduces you to the essentials of data staging and transformation within the AWS ecosystem without needing to code. By exploring the foundational use of Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, this guide provides a practical starting point for understanding how AWS data is handled and processed. Whether you're aiming for certification or looking to apply these skills in practical scenarios, this guide sets the groundwork for your future in data engineering. Preparation: Navigating Through Sample Datasets In this article, we'll work with 3 main datasets for a fictional [...]

Building Data Pipelines with No-Code ETL Using AWS Glue Studio2024-04-03T00:33:32+00:00

Setting Up Development Environments with AWS Cloud9

2024-02-23T00:12:54+00:00

Welcome to the world of AWS Cloud 9, where seamless development and collaboration meet in the cloud! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, Cloud 9 is here to revolutionize the way you build and deploy applications. Imagine having the power to write, run, and debug your code all within a browser-based integrated development environment (IDE). This powerful tool eliminates the need for complex local setups and ensures you can work from anywhere, at any time, with just an internet connection. With Amazon Cloud 9, you can effortlessly collaborate with peers, making team projects a breeze. [...]

Setting Up Development Environments with AWS Cloud92024-02-23T00:12:54+00:00

Amazon EC2 Reserved Instance Purchasing Option and its Different Payment Terms

2024-02-22T07:01:37+00:00

In today's fast-paced digital era, businesses rely heavily on cloud computing services to manage their operations efficiently. When it comes to cloud computing, one of the key decisions involves choosing the right instance purchasing options. With various options available, it can be overwhelming to determine the most suitable approach. In this article, we will focus on Reserved Instance purchasing options, payment terms, and significance for business. By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of which option aligns best with your payment terms. Reserved Instances Reserved Instances provide a significant cost advantage for applications with steady-state or predictable usage patterns. [...]

Amazon EC2 Reserved Instance Purchasing Option and its Different Payment Terms2024-02-22T07:01:37+00:00

My AWS Certified SYSOPS Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) Exam Experience

2024-02-21T00:19:52+00:00

I recently took and passed the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate Exam and wanted to share my experience. This was a challenging yet rewarding journey, and I hope my insights will help those planning to take the same path. About the Exam The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate ( SOA-C02 ) is consistently among the top paying IT certifications, considering that Amazon Web Services is the leading cloud services platform in the world with almost 50% market share! The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate exam is specifically designed to validate the technical knowledge of AWS SysOps Administrators, Systems Administrators, and those in a DevOps role [...]

My AWS Certified SYSOPS Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) Exam Experience2024-02-21T00:19:52+00:00

VPC Interface Endpoint vs. Gateway Endpoint in AWS

2024-02-16T03:44:21+00:00

What is a VPC Endpoint? With a VPC endpoint, you can establish a private connection to specific AWS services and VPC endpoint services through AWS PrivateLink. It eliminates the need for public IP addresses for communication between these services and your Amazon VPC instances. Furthermore, a secure connection is maintained since no information leaves the Amazon network while traveling between your Amazon VPC and the service. VPC endpoints are virtual devices that enable communication between instances in an Amazon VPC and various services. These endpoints enhance network traffic without compromising availability or restricting bandwidth. They are designed to scale horizontally, [...]

VPC Interface Endpoint vs. Gateway Endpoint in AWS2024-02-16T03:44:21+00:00

Securing Application Logs with Amazon Comprehend

2024-02-07T03:19:12+00:00

Security is one of the more overlooked aspects that many fall victim to when designing the architecture of applications. Partnering this lack of security priority with the increasing value of personal user data, security breaches become one of the certain ways for companies to lose user trust, face legal charges, and, in the long run, fail.  Various governments developed data compliance laws to set minimum guidelines for security in data handling by data stakeholders. These laws govern the collecting, processing, storing, and sharing of personal and sensitive information to protect individuals' privacy and data security. Although regulations may vary depending [...]

Securing Application Logs with Amazon Comprehend2024-02-07T03:19:12+00:00

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