Introduction¶ In today’s interconnected world, Single Sign-On (SSO) has become a crucial feature for organizations seeking to streamline user experiences and improve security. Amazon WorkSpaces Web, a cloud-based virtual desktop service, now supports Identity Provider (IdP)-initiated SSO, offering users a seamless and convenient way to access their virtual workspaces. In this guide, we will explore …

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Introduction¶ In this guide, we will explore the new disruption controls feature in Karpenter that allows users to have more control over how EC2 instances are terminated. This feature aims to improve the balance between cost-efficiency, security, and application availability. We will dive into the technical details of disruption controls, provide step-by-step instructions on how …

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Introduction¶ In today’s age of sophisticated cyber threats, it is critical for businesses to ensure the security of their web applications. One of the ways to accomplish this is by integrating a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with their infrastructure. Previously, Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers had to preconfigure a web access control list (web ACL) …

**AWS Application Load Balancer: One-click WAF Integrations** Read More »

Introduction¶ Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics is a monitoring service that allows you to monitor the availability and performance of your applications and infrastructure by simulating user interactions. With the recent release of NodeJS/Puppeteer Runtime versions 6.2, Version 5.2, and Python/Selenium Runtime version 2.1, Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics offers improved performance, enhanced features, and increased compatibility. This guide …

Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics: NodeJS/Puppeteer Runtime Versions 6.2, Version 5.2, and Python/Selenium Runtime Version 2.1 Read More »

Introduction¶ Welcome to our comprehensive guide on generating AWS CloudFormation templates and AWS CDK apps for existing AWS resources. In this guide, we will explore how you can leverage the power of AWS to automate the process of creating templates and apps for over 500 AWS resource types. Whether you are a beginner or an …

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Introduction¶ AWS continues to expand its infrastructure worldwide, and today they have announced the availability of a new Local Zone in Houston. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about AWS Local Zones, how to enable the new Local Zone in Houston, and the pricing details for different types …

Guide to AWS Local Zones and the New Local Zone in Houston (us-east-1-iah-2a) Read More »

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on AWS Elemental MediaConnect, a reliable, secure, and flexible transport service for live video. In this guide, we will dive deep into the features, benefits, and technical aspects of MediaConnect. We will also explore the latest addition to MediaConnect – the integration of new Amazon CloudWatch metrics. Table of Contents¶ …

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Table of Contents¶ Introduction Getting Started Updating AWS Toolkit Plugin Installing the Latest Supported Version of Gateway Logging into CodeCatalyst via IAM Identity Center Connecting to CodeCatalyst through the IDE Utilizing JetBrains Development Environments Additional Technical Relevant Points Advantages of Single Sign-On Security Considerations Integrating LDAP with SSO Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Support Managing SSO with …

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Introduction¶ Route 53 Resolver is the default Amazon DNS server available in all Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). It handles DNS queries for public DNS records, Amazon VPC-specific DNS names, and Amazon Route 53 private hosted zones. With the introduction of Route 53 Resolver Query Logging, customers can now log DNS queries and responses originating …

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Introduction¶ Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a fully managed database service that simplifies the administration of relational databases on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. It offers customers the flexibility to choose from various database engines, including Oracle. In this guide, we will focus on Amazon RDS for Oracle and specifically discuss the …

Amazon RDS for Oracle: A Comprehensive Guide to the January 2024 Release Update Read More »