Word Count: 10,250 Introduction¶ In the world of big data analytics, the need for fast and efficient query engines has become paramount. Amazon QuickSight, a cloud-powered business intelligence service, has recently introduced direct connectivity to Trino, a massively parallel processing (MPP) query engine designed specifically for querying petabyte-scale data lakes. This guide aims to provide …

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Introduction¶ In today’s digital age where communication and data exchange play a crucial role in both personal and professional spheres, ensuring the security and privacy of these conversations becomes paramount. Many messaging and collaboration services have emerged, but only a few can truly provide end-to-end encryption and compliance with strict regulatory requirements. In this comprehensive …

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Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is a highly scalable cloud computing service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It allows users to easily provision and manage virtual servers in the cloud. One of the latest additions to the EC2 instance family is the M6id instance, which offers enhanced performance and security through the use of …

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Introduction:¶ AWS Config conformance packs are a powerful tool that allows you to create governance checks and automate compliance monitoring in the AWS cloud. In this guide, we will explore the features and benefits of using AWS Config conformance packs and how they can help you improve security, operational efficiency, and cost optimization within your …

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Introduction¶ Amazon Kendra is a powerful search service powered by machine learning that allows organizations to provide accurate and relevant information to their customers and employees on demand. It simplifies the process of finding information across various data sources, enabling users to easily access the data they need. In this guide, we will explore the …

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Introduction¶ The announcement of AWS Service Catalog support for additional Infrastructure as Code (IaC) provisioning tools opens up new possibilities for customers. This feature allows customers to utilize AWS Service Catalog as a central platform to organize, govern, and distribute their AWS resources without the need to migrate or alter their preferred IaC tooling. In …

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Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) provides virtual servers in the cloud, allowing businesses to run their applications and workloads with ease. AWS has recently expanded the availability of C6a, M6a, and R6a instances to various regions, empowering users to leverage the enhanced capabilities of these instances in their desired locations. In this guide, we will …

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Introduction¶ In this guide, we will explore the recent update regarding AMI Block Public Access (BPA) on AWS. Previously, AMI BPA was disabled by default for all AWS accounts. However, with the recent change, AMI BPA will be enabled by default for all new AWS accounts. Furthermore, existing AWS accounts that have not owned a …

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Introduction¶ Amazon MSK (Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka) is a fully managed streaming service that enables you to build real-time streaming data applications. Recently, Amazon MSK announced a new feature called Amazon EventBridge Pipes console integration. This integration provides a seamless way to get your data flowing from your Kafka cluster to other AWS services, …

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, businesses face the constant challenge of ensuring the resilience and availability of their applications. Downtime caused by software, infrastructure, or operational disruptions can result in significant financial losses, damage to reputation, and unhappy customers. To address these concerns, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has developed the Resilience Hub, a …

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