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Enterprises can choose from a vast array of Amazon Web Services offerings for IT infrastructure, software development and more. Get the latest news about this evolving cloud platform and read technical tips to manage resources and optimize application deployments on AWS infrastructure.

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6 Multi-Cloud Management Tool Must-Haves

To address issues with managing multi-cloud environments, some teams are turning to a cloud management platform to bring disparate environments under control. In this expert guide, explore key features your tool should have to ensure it can meet your organization’s specific requirements.

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AWS cloud platform News

May 28, 2020 28 May'20
Cloud use spikes amid COVID-19 but IaaS costs remain stable

Don't expect hyperscalers like AWS to profiteer from the COVID-19 pandemic. But enterprises must take extra precautions as they invest in cloud-based infrastructure and software, analysts say.
April 20, 2020 20 Apr'20
AWS brings cloud data lake services to bear against COVID-19

AWS has set up a large cloud data lake filled with information and resources on COVID-19 in an effort to help medical researchers fight the global pandemic.
April 01, 2020 01 Apr'20
AWS security options grow with Amazon Detective

AWS has released Amazon Detective, a managed threat hunting service that generates visualizations out of log data from native Amazon Web Services.
February 20, 2020 20 Feb'20
Cloud conferences to watch out for in 2020

Cloud professionals need to keep up with the latest strategies. If you're looking to attend a few cloud conferences in 2020, these are the ones worth packing your bags for.

AWS cloud platform Get Started

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Step-by-step guide to develop an AWS runbook

Runbooks enable anyone on the team to execute a task and jump in when things go wrong. Learn how to create one to handle repetitive tasks like monitoring and incident response. Continue Reading
How do I apply ECS auto scaling to my containerized apps?

Break down ECS auto scaling options for container-based applications on AWS. Learn how to automatically scale at the service and cluster level to match user demand. Continue Reading
How to prep for your AWS cloud certification exam

Use this guide to AWS certifications to start your exam prep. Let's make sense of all the exam resources out there. Continue Reading

Evaluate AWS cloud platform Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

How do I compare AWS Lambda vs. Azure Functions for serverless?

Assessing serverless computing offerings from AWS and Microsoft Azure? Evaluate differences in price, language support and deployment models for AWS Lambda and Azure Functions. Continue Reading
The future of quantum computing in the cloud

Quantum computing is the latest technology to catch the eyes of developers and cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft, but analysts predict it could still be years away from practical use. Continue Reading
An overview of how AWS changed Lambda for the enterprise market

Learn how AWS Lambda has been updated over the years to address shortcomings in its serverless computing platform, and how enterprises have become savvier about when to use it. Continue Reading

Manage AWS cloud platform

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

10 open source cloud security tools to know

While cloud providers offer native security tools, there also are plenty of useful open source options. Here's a sample of open source tools for cloud security. Continue Reading
Lower your cloud bill with these AWS cost control tips

Without an AWS cost management strategy in place, cloud bills can spiral out of control. Explore these tools and best practices to optimize your AWS spending. Continue Reading
Use these CloudWatch features to improve AWS app monitoring

Amazon CloudWatch ServiceLens, Synthetics and Contributor Insights give users more ways to monitor their AWS applications. Find out how these features work before you get started. Continue Reading

Problem Solve AWS cloud platform Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

How do I store secrets in AWS so they don't appear in my code?

To secure a cloud environment, IT teams must keep their application's secrets under wraps. Learn how AWS users can keep sensitive information out of their code with tools like Secrets Manager. Continue Reading
Overcome legacy DynamoDB limits with a hot migration

Performing a hot migration in DynamoDB can be a stressful but often necessary process. Here are the steps to upgrade tables without causing downtime or service interruptions. Continue Reading
It takes more than brute force to beat shadow IT

Think you know how much cloud use is in your organization? Think again. Shadow IT is more common -- and harder to control -- than suspected. Continue Reading