Tutorials

Tutorials

• How to create EC2 custom metrics with Amazon CloudWatch

  Amazon CloudWatch provides useful monitoring information with its built-in capabilities, but for additional data, it might be time to consider custom metrics.  Continue Reading

• 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

• A better way to query DynamoDB data with SQL

  Not everything is a one-click solution. Review two ways to query DynamoDB with SQL, as well as what these methods reveal about AWS' future as the top cloud provider.  Continue Reading

• Build a custom VM image for Azure deployments

  Follow this step-by-step guide to create a custom virtual machine image for Microsoft Azure deployments.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing development for beginners

  Cloud newbies that find themselves navigating unfamiliar terrain should check out this collection of tips, tutorials and news for a cloud development orientation.  Continue Reading

• Understanding cloud computing pricing

  Someday, cloud computing providers may simplify pricing models. But until that day, when determining total pricing for a cloud computing service, consider the services offered by the provider and how each pricing structure is worded.  Continue Reading