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Managing AWS Secrets: Secrets Manager vs. Parameter Store

Cloud Computing / By Banu Sree Gowthaman

Managing sensitive data like passwords, API keys, and tokens is paramount when working with cloud infrastructure. AWS offers two primary services for this: Secrets Manager and Parameter Store. While both are designed to store and retrieve sensitive data, this blog explains their distinct purposes and different features. Read through to choose the most suitable service for you from an AWS Developer Associate perspective. AWS Secrets Manager and Parameter Store AWS Secrets Manager and Systems Manager Parameter Store are two services offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that let you securely and centrally manage your confidential data. Although the two services […]

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FinOps Certified Practitioner FOCP Preparation Guide

Cloud Computing / By Banu Sree Gowthaman

This blog lets you know about the learning path of becoming a FinOps Certified Practitioner. And helps you understand cloud financial management strategically by being a certified professional. Read through to pick a customized preparation strategy! FinOps Certified Practitioner: Overview FinOps is a collection of procedures and ideas designed to maximize cloud computing resources and financial management. The FOCP certification is a foundational-level course that covers the basics of FinOps and provides an overview of the main ideas in the three phases of the FinOps lifecycle: inform, optimize, and operate. The exam covers a wide range of subjects, such as

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Step-by-Step Nginx Deployment on Azure Kubernetes Service

Cloud Computing / By Swetha Selvakumar

Microsoft offers a managed Kubernetes service called Azure Kubernetes Service which reduces the process of deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications. As containerized workloads become more popular across companies, AKS provides a simple approach for developers and businesses to utilize Kubernetes as its infrastructure is not to be bothered with. Such a situation allows the teams to pay more attention to their applications and less to the management of distributed systems. This blog is particularly focused on Azure Kubernetes Service, its essential feature and go through the steps to set up an AKS cluster. We will also execute the yaml

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Navigate Complex Cloud Migrations with AWS CSA Pro Help

Cloud Computing / By Banu Sree Gowthaman

This blog will introduce the significance of the AWS CSA Professional Certification, especially the challenges associated with migrating applications to the cloud, and the requirements needed for the certified specialists to help in complex app migrations. Read through to learn more about utilizing AWS tools and resources for seamless migrations. Understanding the Complexities of Application Migrations Application migration is the process of transferring software applications from one computing environment to another. This may include moving applications from one data center to another, such as from a public to a private cloud or from an on-premises server to a cloud provider’s

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Getting Started with Azure PowerShell: A Quick Setup Guide

Cloud Computing / By Swetha Selvakumar

Azure PowerShell (Az PowerShell for short) is the product name for the collection of official Microsoft PowerShell command-line and scripting language modules that are used for managing and administering Azure resources. You can use Azure PowerShell interactively by running commands from PowerShell or creating and executing scripts that comprise multiple commands that control every aspect of Azure. It is deployed in the building of automated workflows using and runs on many platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows. Here’s How to Run Your First Script Using Azure PowerShell: Follow These Steps Step 1: Install Azure PowerShell The first step is to

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What is Amazon ECS?

Cloud Computing / By Banu Sree Gowthaman

This blog helps you understand Amazon ECS in the context of cloud computing and explains how it can simplify container management for developers and businesses. Read through to get an overview of best practices for deploying ECS and efficient strategies for using Amazon ECS. Overview of Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) Amazon ECS is a highly scalable and managed container orchestration service provided by Amazon Web Services. It provides an easy-to-use method for cloud deployment and management of containerized applications. With ECS, developers can focus on creating and implementing applications instead of dealing with infrastructure management. One of its most

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Mitigating DDoS Attacks on AWS with Security Specialty Certification Knowledge

Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing / By Sudha Maniraj

In this blog let’s discuss the various protection measures against DDoS attacks including the AWS Shield in its various forms, edge locations, resilient infrastructure, and integration of best security practices. We will also learn how the AWS Certified Security Specialty certification equips professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to proactively protect their cloud environments. In a DDoS attack, malicious actors using multiple machines generate large volumes of packets or requests that overwhelm the target system and aim to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted system. AWS cloud environments are susceptible to the adverse effects of distributed denial-of-service (DoS)

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Introduction to Azure Container Instances: Simplifying Container Management

Cloud Computing / By Swetha Selvakumar

In the present day, containers are an essential aspect of the processes of developing and deploying applications in this more cloud-first world. Now it is easier for developers to package their applications and all of their dependencies so that applications can be successfully deployed in various situations. Microsoft Azure provides Azure Container Instances (ACI) which is a service to easily put up containers in the cloud without the hassle of having to manage the servers by yourself. For those preparing for the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator certification, it’s important to understand how Microsoft Azure supports this with services like Azure

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New Syllabus Changes: GCP Professional ML Engineer Certification to Include Gen AI Solutions from October 2024

Cloud Computing / By Banu Sree Gowthaman

If you’re gearing up to earn the GCP Professional ML Engineer Certification, it is important to be updated with the latest syllabus changes with a focus on Generative AI Solutions. We’ll explore the exam weightage, the date of effect for the updates, and how it will impact your preparation! GCP Professional ML Engineer Certification exam: Recent updates GCP has updated its Professional Machine Learning certification to reflect the most recent developments in light of the emergence of Generative AI and its transformative potential. The GCP Machine Learning certification will see significant updates for AI-driven cloud solutions from October 1st, 2024.

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20+ Hands-On Labs to Kickstart Your Journey with AWS Generative AI

Cloud Computing / By Sudha Maniraj

This blog discusses the AWS generative AI hands-on labs that offer a combination of knowledge, hands-on practice, and a deep understanding of theory and practical applications. Whizlabs offers a combination of 22 hands-on labs and five projects for generative AI. These AI practice labs provide practical, hands-on experience that goes beyond theoretical knowledge. The guided labs are topic-focused and based on some of the building blocks of AWS generative AI. They provide step-by-step instructions for performing any tasks in the AWS environment. The projects mimic real-world scenarios so that you improve your business problem-solving skills and learn to use your

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