85. Tip for Attending AWS Events
In the latest episode of AWS Bites Podcast, Luciano and Eoin share their insider tips on how to get the most out of in-person AWS events like summits, re:Inforce, or re:Invent. From networking to swag hoarding, they cover everything you need to know to make the most of these conferences. Learn how to convince your employer to let you attend and how to plan ahead to get the most out of the event. Plus, hear about the fun activities and after-parties you won't want to miss. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode if you're attending an AWS event soon! 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: AWS Events app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiquityinc.awsevents&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1 AWS Events app for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aws-events/id1457242918 You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss
15 Juni 202326min
84. Are VPCs an anti-pattern?
In this episode of AWS Bites, we explore the future of Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) in the context of the zero-trust security trend. We'll dive into the pros and cons of using VPCs, including their usefulness when dealing with sensitive data or when you need fine-grained control over your network environment. But let's be real, sometimes VPCs can be a bit of a headache. We'll discuss why you might want to avoid them, including the added complexity they can bring to your network environment. Fear not, we'll also provide a summary of when to use and when not to use VPCs, as well as alternatives to using VPCs, such as services that don't require them. So, are ready to talk VPCs!? 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Our previous episode on Bastion hosts: https://awsbites.com/78-when-do-you-need-a-bastion-host/ AWS announcement for improved Lambda VPC connection (2019): https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/compute/announcing-improved-vpc-networking-for-aws-lambda-functions/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss
8 Juni 202320min
88. What is VPC Lattice?
VPC Lettuce is a new service form AWS that lets you pay per leaf instead of buying a whole lettuce up front. Pricing starts at $0.50 per gram per second.
6 Juni 202326min
83. Bucket List of S3 Best Practices
In this episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we explore the best practices for creating and configuring S3 Buckets, Amazon Web Services' popular object storage service. We will learn how to set up buckets correctly from the start, avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring efficient management. We provide a quick recap of Amazon S3, covering buckets, objects, and various use cases. Discover the importance of globally unique bucket names, versioning, and observability through logging and metrics. We will tell you how to ensure the security of your buckets with encryption options and proper access controls. Finally, we discuss S3 integrations and additional settings you might consider for your workload. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with practical tips and expert advice. Tune in now and optimize your S3 Bucket setup for success! 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Our previous episode on How to deploy static websites on AWS: https://awsbites.com/3-how-do-you-deploy-a-static-website-on-aws/ Our previous episode on How to deploy private static websites on AWS: https://awsbites.com/80-can-you-do-private-static-websites-on-aws/ Official documentation for S3 buckets server logs: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/ServerLogs.html AWS S3 Storage Lens: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/s3-storage-lens/ Yan Cui's article on S3 Object encryption: https://theburningmonk.com/2023/01/yes-s3-now-encrypts-objects-by-default-but-your-job-is-not-done-yet/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss
1 Juni 202322min
82. Redis on AWS: Is ElastiCache the Right Choice?
Who is the king of all databases when it comes to performance? Yes, Redis! Of course! In this episode of AWS Bites, we talk about Redis on ElastiCache, one of the most essential instruments in the cloud architect's toolbox. We explore the joys and woes of Redis on AWS and share some exciting alternatives regarding in-memory databases and caching systems. We discuss the use cases of Redis, including session storage, web page caching, database cache, cost optimization, queues and pub/sub messaging, and distributed applications state. We extensively talk about ElastiCache, the managed cache solution on AWS based on either Redis or Memcache, and its features such as replication groups, auto-scaling, and monitoring. Finally, we discuss potential alternatives, such as DynamoDB (with DAX), Upstash, or Momento, a serverless cache built on Pelikan. 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Elasticache: https://aws.amazon.com/elasticache/ Upstash: https://upstash.com/ Momento: https://www.gomomento.com/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss
25 Maj 202321min
81. Remote VSCode with EC2 and Cloud9
Are you tired of being stuck in your local development environment? Do you dream of coding from a beach in Sicily? Well, get ready to make those dreams a reality with this episode of AWS Bites! Today we are here to show you how to use VSCode to develop against a remote Cloud9 instance on AWS. You'll learn how to edit in VSCode instead of using the Cloud9 editor, so you can take advantage of the power of the cloud and code from anywhere while staying in the comfort of your favourite code editor. We'll cover two ways to edit in VSCode: with SSM and with VSCode Tunnels. With these setups, you can code from home, a coffee shop, or even a beach in Sicily (if you like granitas and sunshine). Plus, you'll get to use that fancy iPad you spent all that money on (also) for coding! Get comfortable and let’s learn how to set up our next remote coding environment! 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Visual Studio Code Server: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/vscode-server Our previous episode "When do you need a bastion host?": https://awsbites.com/78-when-do-you-need-a-bastion-host/ Instructions to set up your own VS Code integration with Cloud9: https://gist.github.com/lmammino/13f8ae95b222919c51b42153bfc71637 Our live series stream "Coding a serverless file transfer app on AWS": https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAWXFhe0N1vI1_z-06EzJ22pz95_gBrId You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss
18 Maj 202311min
80. Can you do private static websites on AWS?
In this episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we discuss the challenges of hosting private static websites on AWS. We explore why it's important to host internal corporate applications and line of business applications only for internal consumption, and the requirements for doing so. We also evaluate different options for hosting private static websites, including S3 with CloudFront, containers on ECS/Fargate with ALB, API Gateway, and AppRunner. Finally, we summarize the pros and cons of each option and provide a rating for each. If you're looking to host a private static website on AWS, this episode is a must-listen! 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Our previous episode "How do you deploy a static website in AWS?": https://awsbites.com/3-how-do-you-deploy-a-static-website-on-aws/ Our previous episode "How do you use Lambda response streaming": https://awsbites.com/77-how-do-you-use-lambda-response-streaming Our previous episode "How do you do Functionless APIs?": https://awsbites.com/79-how-do-you-do-functionless-apis Open issue on GitHub for private hosted zones support for App Runner: https://github.com/aws/apprunner-roadmap/issues/183 You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss
11 Maj 202319min
79. How do you do Functionless APIs?
In this exciting episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of functionless applications. Yes, you heard it right! We'll be exploring how reducing the number of lambda functions can simplify your applications, resulting in lower latency, no cold starts, and cheaper costs. But don't worry, we still love lambda! We'll be explaining the pros and cons of this approach, taking you through a step-by-step guide on how to use service proxies and manipulate the input for the target service using VTL. And that's not all! We also share some helpful resources for those interested in learning more about this approach, including blog posts from some of the brightest minds in the field like Alex DeBrie, Sheen Brisals, and Paul Swail. So, tune in and learn how to simplify your applications, reduce costs, and take your AWS game to the next level with functionless applications! 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Blog post from Alex DeBrie on API Gateway Service Proxy: https://www.alexdebrie.com/posts/aws-api-gateway-service-proxy/ Another blog post on Service Proxy by Sheen Brisals: https://sbrisals.medium.com/dont-wait-for-functionless-write-less-functions-instead-8f2c331cd651 "Some code is more equal than others" by Paul Swail https://serverlessfirst.com/some-code-more-equal/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss
4 Maj 202310min
