// Thoughts on cloud architecture, [x]Ops, and system design
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 Identit...
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 por...
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...
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 t...
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 agili...
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...
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 reachi...
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 c...
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 comp...
Introduction AWS DynamoDB is a managed NoSQL database service provided by Amazon Web Services, designed to offer seamless scalability, high performance, and availability. Unlike traditional re...
Introduction Managing access keys for IAM users in AWS is a critical task to ensure the security and compliance of your cloud infrastructure. Access keys provide programmatic access to AWS ser...
Introduction In the dynamic world of cloud computing, efficient resource management is essential for businesses to optimize their infrastructure and control costs. Amazon Web Services (AWS) of...
Introduction In the world of cloud computing, the importance of proper housekeeping cannot be overstated. With the dynamic and rapidly evolving digital landscape, it's easy for some things...
Introduction SSH stands for Secure Shell, and as its name is saying, it is used to establish a secure connection between the client and its server. By default, every Linux based operating syst...
Introduction In the world of cloud computing, the importance of proper housekeeping cannot be overstated. With the dynamic and rapidly evolving digital landscape, it's easy for some things to...
Introduction We have all been there, where we are in need of connecting to an EC2 within your VPC over the Internet. In the past, the process involved connecting to a bastion host with a publi...
Introduction In the world of cloud computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances are the backbone of countless applications and services. As the need for automation and orchestration...
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...
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...
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...
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/...
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...
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 a...
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. Addition...
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 A...
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, withou...
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...
Unleash the power of automation with the AWS CLI! Say goodbye to manual tasks and hello to seamless access to AWS services. Whether you're a Windows or Linux user, the installation process is a b...
A Guide with Boto3 Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of automation and discovery! I had the vision of creating a dynamic system that would effortlessly uncover all the private and pub...
Introduction When creating infrastructure as code (IaC) via Terraform, it is necessary to maintain a history of the infrastructure being built. It accomplishes this using a state file, which i...
Introduction Connecting your AWS environment can be accomplished in multiple ways. One can use Direct Connect, which can be expensive and have some lead times associated with it. Others may ch...
AWS and Azure Configuration with Terraform Introduction Silos cannot function in the modern world. Interoperability is crucial for successful businesses and as much as one may want, a truly...
Network flow logs are gathered, archived, and analyzed by numerous organizations. They utilize this data to diagnose connectivity and security problems and check that network access rules are functio...
Introduction AWS MGN is a highly automated, adaptable, and dependable lift and shift system. Anyone can utilize the AWS application migration service (AWS MGN), a lift-and-shift AWS service, u...
Introduction IT disasters such as data center failures, server corruptions, or cyber-attacks can not only disrupt your business, but also cause data loss, impact your revenue, and damage your...
Route 53 & On-Premise DNS Integration Introduction Domain Name System (DNS) is a foundational element of the internet which acts as a concierge when looking for name resolution, rather...
Centralized Model Introduction Do you have a multi-VPC AWS environment with multiple ingress and egress points? Do you want to consolidate your blast radius (and in turn costs) in such a wa...
Need to quickly and cheaply connect your on-prem environment to AWS rather than wait weeks for a Direct Connect? AWS site-to-site VPN is an excelent choice to make that happen. A site-to-site...
I have been getting asked more and more how to manually import on-premise virtual machines into AWS, without using other services such as CloudEndure or AWS Migration Services. Some may want a qu...
Have you ever awoken from a deep sleep and been in the mood to setup a highly available, load balanced website using NGINX, while having the webpages pulled securely from an S3 bucket that also h...