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Federating AWS AppStream 2.0 with IAM Identity Center Using SAML

by adminAppstream, IAM Identity Center April 25, 2025No Comments

Introduction AWS AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed service that allows you to stream desktop applications to users without managing underlying infrastructure. By integrating it with IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS Single Sign-On), you can enable secure, seamless access to AppStream stacks using SAML 2.0 federation. In this post, I’ll walk through how to integrate …

Systems Manager Session

by adminSSM March 21, 2025March 31, 2025No Comments

Introduction AWS Systems Manager Session Manager is a fully managed AWS service that allows you to securely connect to your EC2 instances (Linux or Windows) without needing to open inbound ports, manage SSH keys, or use a bastion host. In this post, I will demonstrate how an EC2 sitting in a private subnet, without any …

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by adminGit September 25, 2024March 31, 2025No Comments

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Ensuring Uninterrupted Service: AWS Route 53 Health Checks for Ultimate Availability

by admin53, Continuity April 5, 2024April 5, 2024No Comments

Introduction To increase uptime, it is normal to utilize multiple resources that serve identical functions within your on-premise and/or cloud environment. Examples include several web servers or entire multi-tier architectures including web servers, databases, and static data storage; this is a standard practice. However, the challenge arises in ensuring the operational efficiency of a portion …

Orchestrating Kubernetes on AWS with Terraform

by adminEKS, Terraform March 7, 2024No Comments

Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations, improve scalability, and ensure the resilience of their applications. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) emerges as a beacon of efficiency and scalability in this quest, providing a managed container service that allows you to run Kubernetes …

Embracing FinOps

by adminFinOps March 6, 2024March 6, 2024No Comments

FinOps Teaser Introduction In an era where digital transformation dictates the pace of business operations, financial operations (FinOps) emerges as a pivotal discipline, blending the agility of cloud computing with the acumen of financial management. FinOps is not just a buzzword; it’s a strategic practice that enables organizations to manage their cloud costs effectively, ensuring …

Leveraging the Power of AWS CloudFormation StackSets

by adminCloudFormation February 9, 2024February 9, 2024No Comments

Introduction Whether you’re a startup or a large corporation, managing infrastructure at scale across multiple AWS accounts and regions can become a complex task. Enter AWS CloudFormation StackSets – a solution designed to ease this complexity. In this post, we’ll dive deep into the myriad benefits of using StackSets and how to create a StackSet …

SSH Multi-Hopping for Advanced Network Navigation

by adminSSH January 30, 2024January 30, 2024No Comments

Introduction SSH multi-hopping, also known as SSH tunneling through multiple hosts, is a technique that involves creating an SSH connection through one or more intermediate hosts before reaching the final destination. This approach is often used in situations where direct SSH access to the final destination is not possible due to network restrictions, security policies, …

Mastering Branch Control: Restricting Push and Merge Actions on Main/Master Branch in AWS CodeCommit

by arun danielCI/CD January 24, 2024January 24, 2024No Comments

Introduction AWS CodeCommit is a secure, highly scalable, managed source control service that hosts private Git repositories. CodeCommit eliminates the need for you to manage your own source control system or worry about scaling its infrastructure. You can use CodeCommit to store anything from code to binaries. It supports the standard functionality of Git, so …

Beyond Bug Fixes: The Transformative Power of OS Upgrades

by arun danielAutomation September 19, 2023February 8, 2024No Comments

Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving technological world, ensuring that your computer’s operating system (OS) is up-to-date is more critical than ever. Whether you’re using a personal computer, managing a server, or overseeing an entire fleet of enterprise devices, regular OS upgrades are a cornerstone of digital health. If you are running unsuppoted Operating Systems or …

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