In March 2025, Amazon OpenSearch Service significantly upgraded its capabilities by expanding cross-VPC connectivity to the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. This enhanced feature allows users to leverage managed VPC endpoints in both AWS GovCloud (US-East) and AWS GovCloud (US-West) regions. This guide will delve into the intricacies of Amazon OpenSearch Service and how to effectively …

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In February 2025, a new minor version of Microsoft SQL Server was released on Amazon RDS for SQL Server, offering significant performance enhancements and security improvements. As organizations increasingly migrate their databases to the cloud, tools like Amazon RDS have become essential for efficient and robust database management. This guide will explore the key features, …

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Posted on: Mar 14, 2025 AWS Wickr is excited to announce a redesigned admin experience that’s now fully integrated with the AWS Management Console. We’ve made updates to provide a more intuitive layout, easier navigation, and a more accessible experience. The new console utilizes the AWS Cloudscape design system for front-end components to give you …

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AWS CodeConnections has recently introduced a significant enhancement that adds support for a new IAM condition key, aimed at providing greater control over how hosts are created and managed. This development, which went live on March 14, 2025, is particularly beneficial for organizations using self-managed GitLab or GitHub Enterprise Server hosts. In this comprehensive guide, …

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As organizations converge towards more efficient and compliant ways to analyze data, Amazon EMR Serverless has emerged as a game-changer. With its recent achievement of FedRAMP High authorization, it opens vast avenues for federal agencies, public sector organizations, and enterprises with stringent security requirements. This guide delves into the many facets of Amazon EMR Serverless, …

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Posted on: Mar 14, 2025 Introduction to Amazon EMR Serverless Streaming Jobs¶ In the ever-evolving landscape of data processing and analytics, the recent availability of Amazon EMR Serverless Streaming jobs in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions marks a significant milestone. Amazon EMR (Elastic MapReduce) Serverless is a unique serverless option that enables data engineers and …

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In March 2025, Amazon Bedrock launched support for fine-tuning Meta’s Llama 3.2 models, which include sizes ranging from 1B to 90B parameters. This development invites businesses to customize these advanced generative AI models using their specific datasets, enhancing their performance for specialized applications. The focus keyphrase for this article is “Llama 3.2 models fine-tuning,” which …

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AWS CodePipeline introduces CodeBuild and Commands rule for stage-level condition, a game-changer for developers and DevOps teams alike. This powerful new feature enhances AWS CodePipeline’s capabilities, enabling you to manage and automate your CI/CD workflows more effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore these new rules, their applications, and how they can significantly improve …

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Amazon Aurora is now supporting R8g database instances in additional AWS regions, including Europe (Ireland), Europe (Spain), Europe (Stockholm), and Asia Pacific (Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo). Given the rapid growth of cloud computing, this update is vital as AWS continues to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of its services. This guide delves into the details, …

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In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, understanding the latest advancements is critical for businesses looking to optimize their database solutions. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB now supports M8g and R8g database instances, featuring advanced AWS Graviton4 technology across several AWS regions. The introduction of these instances promotes a significant leap in …

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