July 2025

Introduction¶ The Amazon CloudWatch SDK has recently announced a significant enhancement: support for optimized JSON and Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) protocols, currently available in preview. This enhancement is set to elevate the performance, efficiency, and user experience for developers and organizations utilizing AWS infrastructure. In this guide, we will explore how the integration of …

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Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) has just expanded its IPv6 support to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) endpoints in AWS commercial Regions! This significant update allows customers to make API requests over Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) via AWS PrivateLink. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the implications of this release, how it impacts your AWS …

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Introduction Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server is now available in the AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region. This managed database service provides customers with the flexibility to bring their own licensed SQL Server media and customize their underlying operating systems and database environments. In this guide, we will explore the features, benefits, and technical aspects …

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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of security in cloud-based architectures. The integration of AWS Firewall Manager and AWS PrivateLink marks a significant step in enhancing security protocols, allowing companies to manage their security posture more effectively. This guide delves deeply into how AWS Firewall Manager adds support for …

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In the dynamic landscape of cloud computing and digital security, the capabilities of the AWS Private Certificate Authority (AWS Private CA) have reached a new milestone. This article explores the recent announcement allowing AWS Private CA to issue up to 100 million certificates per Certificate Authority (CA), significantly enhancing operational efficiency and security. This elevation …

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In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, businesses are continually seeking ways to optimize their digital infrastructure for enhanced performance and reliability. A major player in this arena is Amazon Web Services (AWS), which consistently provides cutting-edge solutions to meet the varying demands of its users. The recent announcement regarding Amazon EC2 High Memory U7i instances supporting …

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Introduction to Amazon SQS and IPv6¶ As cloud infrastructure evolves, companies are seeking solutions that enhance scalability, security, and performance. One such solution is Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), a fully managed message queuing service that decouples and scales distributed systems and microservices. Recently, Amazon significantly bolstered its service capabilities by expanding IPv6 support for …

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In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations continually seek ways to enhance data collaboration while safeguarding sensitive information. Enter AWS Clean Rooms ML, a groundbreaking tool that now enables the use of the Parquet file format for training custom machine learning (ML) models. This comprehensive guide explores the functionalities, benefits, and actionable insights relating to AWS Clean …

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Amazon DynamoDB is a highly scalable NoSQL database service provided by AWS designed for handling high-traffic applications. As part of its continuous development, Amazon DynamoDB local has now undergone a significant major version update to 3.0.0. This version brings enhanced capabilities and aligns with the AWS SDK for Java 2.x, marking a pivotal moment for …

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Introduction Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports linked servers with Oracle OLEDB Driver version 21.16. This enhancement brings significant improvements to how users can access external data sources from within their RDS for SQL Server environments. This guide will provide an in-depth exploration of linked servers, the significance of the Oracle OLEDB Driver, and …

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