AWS cloud platform

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.

September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21
Verizon, Microsoft partner on 5G edge

The alliance connects Verizon's 5G Edge mobile edge computing platform with Microsoft's Azure Stack Edge cloud computing product. Verizon has a similar deal with AWS.
July 06, 2021 06 Jul'21
DoD scraps politically fraught $10B JEDI cloud deal

The Pentagon's $10 billion cloud contract with Microsoft is no more. The DoD will solicit bids from Microsoft and AWS for a new pact called Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability.
May 13, 2021 13 May'21
IT pros see AWS SaaS Boost as a rudimentary start

AWS SaaS Boost may give developers a place to begin, but the new open source project needs work to become more than a lock-in tool for AWS, according to industry observers.
April 30, 2021 30 Apr'21
AWS, QCI look to bridge classical and quantum computing

Quantum computing startup QCI has developed a SaaS-based offering for AWS' cloud platform in hopes of bringing classical and quantum computing platforms closer together.

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Step-by-step guide on how to create an IAM user in AWS

Learn how to make an AWS IAM user and assign an access policy to the user with a few commands. This detailed tutorial includes screenshots to guide you through the steps. Continue Reading
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

An Amazon Machine Image (AMI) is a master image for the creation of virtual servers -- known as EC2 instances -- in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. Continue Reading
AWS Outposts: What you need to know to get started

AWS Outposts is a managed device that brings Amazon cloud services into your data center. Review its requirements, use cases and a step-by-step guide to the installation process. Continue Reading

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Compare AWS Lambda vs. Azure Functions vs. Google Cloud Functions

Trying to find the right serverless service? Evaluate differences in price, language support and deployment models for AWS Lambda, Azure Functions and Google Cloud Functions. Continue Reading
Compare Azure Private Link vs. service endpoints

When dealing with PaaS services running within a cloud environment, private connectivity is a must to secure resources. Compare these two services to see which one is a good fit. Continue Reading
Compare EMR, Redshift and Athena for data analysis on AWS

Trying to decide between Amazon EMR, Amazon Redshift and Amazon Athena? Check out this overview of capabilities and use cases to help narrow down your choice. Continue Reading

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3 AWS container security best practices

Security is crucial for container-based applications. Learn how to protect AWS container environments with best practices for ECS, EKS and the extension for on-premises deployments. Continue Reading
Get started on AWS with this developer tutorial for beginners

Kick-start your AWS cloud developer journey with this breakdown of essential services, deployment options and other cloud basics you'll need to get started. Continue Reading
VMware Cloud on AWS partners see ongoing opportunity

Rackspace Technology, Faction and Converge Technology Solutions help clients tap into VMware Cloud on AWS for a range of uses. Continue Reading

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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