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Lambda vs. Fargate: The Cost of Running 24/7Lambda vs. Fargate: The Cost of Running 24/7
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April 27, 2022

Lambda vs. Fargate: The Cost of Running 24/7

A quick comparison of AWS Lambda and Fargate to see which option is the more affordable for running regularly occurring, long-running processes.

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Connect GitHub Actions and AWS using OIDCConnect GitHub Actions and AWS using OIDC
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March 30, 2022

Connect GitHub Actions and AWS using OIDC

With OpenID Connect (OIDC) Identity Provider for GitHub Actions, GitHub Actions simply and conveniently interacts with AWS. In this post, you’ll see an example Terraform configuration for setting up the authentication and an Actions workflow that uses it.

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The Importance of Precise Error MessagesThe Importance of Precise Error Messages
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December 15, 2021

The Importance of Precise Error Messages

Using the S3 Presigned URLs and Presigned Posts features almost had the Six Feet Up team stumped, but after some troubleshooting, uploads were a breeze.

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Secrets of Building Python Container Images for AWS LambdaSecrets of Building Python Container Images for AWS Lambda
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August 12, 2021

Secrets of Building Python Container Images for AWS Lambda

Today, developers can use container images for AWS Lambda code — a helpful way to run much more complex code in a familiar package. However, there are some non-obvious differences that can make building Python app images for AWS Lambda frustrating.

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An Official Cloud Migration CookbookAn Official Cloud Migration Cookbook
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May 21, 2021

An Official Cloud Migration Cookbook

Whether you are responsible for a single application, a large environment or somewhere in between, it’s likely you’ve wanted to know how to maximize your cloud service providers’ capabilities. Explore templates, critical considerations and techniques to successfully tackle a cloud migration.

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Serverless Django: Exploring the State of the Art on AWSServerless Django: Exploring the State of the Art on AWS
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April 12, 2021

Serverless Django: Exploring the State of the Art on AWS

As deployment options for web apps have multiplied in the past few years, AWS Lambda continues to stand out as a powerful, simple way to run a web app with minimal maintenance and cost — if there is low traffic.

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Terraforming Parts Unknown: Strategies for Expanding Your Terraform RepertoireTerraforming Parts Unknown: Strategies for Expanding Your Terraform Repertoire
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March 12, 2021

Terraforming Parts Unknown: Strategies for Expanding Your Terraform Repertoire

Anyone using Terraform to increase repeatability/reliability of an infrastructure has experienced the need — and urgency — to deploy resources that are entirely new.

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Data Warehousing in Microsoft AzureData Warehousing in Microsoft Azure
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February 11, 2021

Data Warehousing in Microsoft Azure

Data Warehousing is the process of storing and processing large amounts of data from many disparate sources.

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Off-site Post: The Data Center of TomorrowOff-site Post: The Data Center of Tomorrow
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December 21, 2020

Off-site Post: The Data Center of Tomorrow

My talk with Josh Hilliker of Intel about machine learning in the data center.

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