Secure Remote Access – AWS Client VPN & Endpoint Deployment

Introduction AWS Client VPN is a managed client-based VPN service that enables end-users to securely access your AWS resources. With Client VPN, you can access your resources from any location using an OpenVPN-based VPN client. Overview Create VPC VPCa. Navigate to VPC Consoleb. Create a VPCc. Provide a name for this VPCd. Enter an IPV4 …

Governance & Compliance with S3 Object Lock

Introduction Amazon S3 Object Lock is a powerful feature that helps in maintaining governance and compliance by preventing the deletion or overwriting of objects within an S3 bucket. It allows users to enforce retention policies on data objects and protect them from accidental or malicious deletion. This post will provide an overview of how S3 …

Maximizing Cloud Storage: Why Mounting an S3 Bucket on a Windows Operating System is a Game Changer

Introduction Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a highly scalable and cost-effective cloud storage solution provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is designed to store and retrieve large amounts of data from anywhere in the world. S3 is an excellent solution for storing data in the cloud, but accessing that data can be a …

Revolutionize Your Database: Effortlessly Migrate Your SQL Server to Amazon RDS with the Power of AWS DMS

Introduction If you’re running mission-critical workloads on a Microsoft SQL Server database that’s on-premises and want to move to AWS while maintaining the same database engine and minimize/eliminate downtime, AWS Database Migration Service maybe your answer. This post offers a solution for transferring your on-premises SQL Server database to Amazon RDS for SQL Server using …

Securing Your Web Server: Harnessing the Power of Apache on Windows with SSL

Introduction Apache is one of the most popular web servers available today. Originally designed for use on Unix-based systems, Apache can now be installed on a variety of platforms, including Windows. While many users may assume that Apache is only suitable for Linux or Unix environments, there maybe reasons and benefits to installing Apache on …

Securely Sharing S3 Buckets Across AWS Accounts: Best Practices and Considerations

Introduction Sharing S3 buckets across different AWS accounts can be a powerful way to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve collaboration between teams. However, it’s important to approach this process with caution, as any missteps can result in security breaches, data loss, or unexpected charges. In this blog, we’ll explore best practices and considerations for …

AWS Application Migration Service – Part 2

Introduction In continuation of Part 1, we’ll delve deeper into the Application Migration Service, focusing on downloading and configuring the replication agent on the source servers. Additionally, we’ll explore how all launched instances can follow a global template to ensure consistent configuration settings, and how to run scripts after launch for further customization. Prerequisites AWS …

Site to Site AWS VPN – Using Only Windows Servers

Introduction Do you rely solely on Windows servers in your environment and lack access to third-party networking equipment? Are you looking to establish a site-to-site VPN connection to your AWS environment but unsure how to do so with your existing setup? If so, fear not, because it’s possible to achieve this with just a Windows …

Centralize Resource Management with AWS RAM

Introduction AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM) is a service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows you to share AWS resources between AWS accounts or within your own account, without needing to use multiple accounts or rely on complicated permission policies. With AWS RAM, you can centrally manage and share resources such as Amazon …

CloudTrail-CloudWatch-S3 Integration for Enhanced Monitoring

A Guide with AWS CloudShell Creating a CloudTrail in a hurry can be challenging when using the AWS Management Console. But don’t worry, there’s a quicker way. In this guide, I’ll show you how to quickly create a CloudTrail and send its log data to an Amazon S3 bucket and a CloudWatch Log Group using …