April 2025

Amazon S3 Tables: Server-Side Encryption and AWS KMS Explained

Amazon S3 Tables now support server-side encryption using AWS Key Management Service (SSE-KMS) with customer-managed keys. This feature upgrade is not merely a technical enhancement but a significant leap towards meeting stringent regulatory and governance requirements, ultimately providing users with enhanced data security and control over their encryption keys. In this comprehensive guide, we will …

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AWS Transfer Family Now in Mexico: Secure File Transfers Simplified

The introduction of AWS Transfer Family in the AWS Mexico (Central) Region marks a significant step forward for businesses seeking efficient file transfer solutions. With the capability to handle secure file transfer protocols like SFTP, FTP, FTPS, and AS2, organizations can leverage AWS’s robust infrastructure for their data needs. This guide will explore the ins …

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Amazon CloudWatch Agent Supports SELinux Environments

Introduction to Amazon CloudWatch and SELinux¶ In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) continually adapts its offerings to meet the needs of users, particularly in sectors that prioritize security. Recently, AWS announced that the Amazon CloudWatch agent now supports Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) environments through a pre-configured security policy. This development is …

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Unlocking the Power of AWS Batch: ECS Exec & FireLens Integration

AWS Batch has taken a significant leap forward by incorporating support for Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) Exec and AWS FireLens log router, enhancing its functionalities for developers, scientists, and engineers who aim to run efficient batch processing for machine learning (ML) model training, simulations, and analysis at scale. This guide will explore how to …

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Amazon EC2 M8g Instances Expand to New AWS Regions

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) has been a cornerstone of cloud computing, providing scalable infrastructure and services to help businesses operate efficiently. As of April 15, 2025, Amazon EC2 M8g instances are now available in additional AWS regions, particularly in Asia Pacific—Tokyo and Sydney. This availability signifies an important advancement in AWS’s commitment to …

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Amazon EventBridge Connector for Kafka Connect: A Comprehensive Guide

April 15, 2025, marks an important milestone for developers and organizations leveraging Apache Kafka in their architectures. The Amazon EventBridge Connector for Apache Kafka Connect is now generally available, featuring a streamlined integration process that connects Kafka environments with various AWS services and partner integrations efficiently. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the capabilities …

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Amazon EC2 M7i-flex Instances Launch in Melbourne Region

As of April 14, 2025, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) M7i-flex instances powered by custom 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (code-named Sapphire Rapids) are now available in the AWS Asia Pacific (Melbourne) Region. These new M7i-flex instances are designed to deliver substantial price-performance advantages, making them ideal for a broad spectrum of general-purpose …

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Amazon EC2 I7ie Instances: Now in AWS Europe (Ireland) Region

Posted on: April 14, 2025 Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially launched Amazon EC2 I7ie instances in the AWS Europe (Ireland) region. The focus of this guide is to dive deep into these new instances, highlighting their capabilities, performance advantages, and how they serve storage I/O intensive workloads. With I7ie instances, AWS is set to …

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