Amazon DynamoDB has significantly raised the bar for secure data management solutions in the cloud. As of December 13, 2024, the platform has announced its support for FIPS 140-3 interface VPC and Streams endpoints, providing unparalleled security features for organizations handling sensitive information. In this guide, we will dive deep into the implications of these …

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Introduction¶ On December 13, 2024, AWS announced the opening of a new AWS Direct Connect location in Osaka, Japan. This new facility, located within the Telehouse OS2 data center, significantly enhances the connectivity options for businesses operating in the region. By connecting your network to AWS at the Osaka location, you gain private, direct access …

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In December 2024, AWS announced an exciting enhancement to AWS Cloud Map, now supporting service-level attributes. This update allows users to store and access service-level information at the service level, streamlining how cloud resources are managed and discovered. With AWS Cloud Map, you can define custom names for various application resources like Amazon ECS tasks, …

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AWS Resource Explorer has recently expanded its capabilities by supporting 59 new resource types, enabling users to manage and search for a wide array of resources across all AWS commercial regions. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for organizations utilizing services such as Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS), Amazon Kendra, AWS Identity and Access Management …

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In December 2024, AWS Elemental MediaConnect Gateway introduced a significant feature: support for source-specific multicast (SSM). This enhancement allows you to specify both a multicast group address and an optional source IP address when creating or updating MediaConnect Gateway bridge sources. The integration of SSM provides greater flexibility, security, and efficiency in live video workflows, …

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, organizations must continuously adapt their resources to optimize performance and cost efficiency. One significant update to Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the introduction of Instance Bandwidth Configurations (IBC) for EC2 instances, specifically designed for 8th generation, Graviton-based instances. This guide will take you through the ins and outs …

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In December 2024, Amazon AppStream 2.0 introduced a significant enhancement for its users by allowing them to save their user preferences between streaming sessions. This feature adds convenience and consistency to the user experience, catering to users who rely on AppStream 2.0 for their cloud-based applications. By enabling the persistence of client preferences, apps can …

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Amazon Redshift now supports auto and incremental refresh of Materialized Views (MVs) for zero-ETL integrations, revolutionizing how data updates and queries are managed. This feature allows users to maintain up-to-date MVs without the need for full refreshes, making it an essential tool for organizations handling dynamic datasets. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore this …

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Published on: December 12, 2024 Focus Keyphrase: Amazon RDS Extended Support for PostgreSQL Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for PostgreSQL has announced an exciting development: Amazon RDS Extended Support for PostgreSQL minor version 11.22-RDS.20241121 is now available. This release addresses known security vulnerabilities and bugs found in earlier versions of PostgreSQL. It is critical for …

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Introduction¶ Amazon EC2 C7g instances are now available in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. Announced on December 12, 2024, these instances leverage the cutting-edge AWS Graviton3 processors, delivering remarkable performance and efficiency improvements that can significantly impact your cloud strategy. In this comprehensive guide, we will dive deep into the features, benefits, and strategies to …

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