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Follow this step-by-step guide to use AWS Lambda with PowerShell
Explore the process needed to prepare, package and publish Lambda functions with PowerShell modules. Use the examples in each step to model your own functions.
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- AWS IQ marketplace taps demand for AWS experts
AWS is at work on IQ, a job marketplace that matches AWS experts with customers. Similar in appearance to the likes of Upwork, IQ is set for launch later this year.
- Set and track backup activity with the AWS Backup service
AWS Backup service configures, tracks and manages backups across multiple data storage services. It can save time and resources, but still has limitations.
- Bookmark the latest top tips on AWS cloud development tools
Catch up on recent expert advice about important AWS updates for developers, including Step Functions integrations, expanded Lambda functionality and the release of Amazon Corretto.
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- Amazon QLDB
Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) is a non-relational database as a service (DBaaS) designed for AWS customers who want to maintain a verifiable history of data changes in an application they own.
- AWS Cost Explorer
AWS Cost Explorer is a tool provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows users to visualize their AWS usage and bills by service.
- data lake
A data lake is a storage repository that holds a vast amount of raw data in its native format until it is needed.
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AWS databases and analytics
Amazon Web Services provides companies with several database and analytics tools such as Amazon Kinesis, AWS Data Pipeline, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon EMR on Hadoop. Amazon's database tools can help consumers create value through the use of data analytics for applications like log analysis, Web indexing, and data warehousing.
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- Amazon QLDB
Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) is a non-relational database as a service (DBaaS) designed for AWS customers who want to maintain a verifiable history of data changes in an application they own.
- data lake
A data lake is a storage repository that holds a vast amount of raw data in its native format until it is needed.
- Amazon Aurora
Amazon Aurora is a relational database engine from Amazon Web Services. The engine is MySQL-compatible, which means code, applications and drivers used in databases relying on MySQL can be used in Aurora with minimal or no changes.
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- Set and track backup activity with the AWS Backup service
- DocumentDB vs. DynamoDB: Compare AWS NoSQL databases
- Oracle vs. AWS: Compare cloud databases, PaaS and SaaS
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- AWS big data and data analytics
- AWS business applications
- AWS database management
- AWS streaming and file transfer services
AWS infrastructure
Successfully moving workloads to the public cloud or hinging your entire business on AWS infrastructure can be a tricky endeavor. Companies must possess a strong understanding of all facets of the Amazon cloud, including instance types, reliability zones as well as ancillary products available within the cloud infrastructure.
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- data lake
A data lake is a storage repository that holds a vast amount of raw data in its native format until it is needed.
- S3 Intelligent-Tiering
S3 Intelligent-Tiering is an Amazon S3 storage class that analyzes an AWS user's stored data and automatically moves it between storage tiers based on usage frequency.
- AWS Secrets Manager
AWS Secrets Manager is a security service to centrally manage sensitive information and eliminate the need to hard-code that information into an application.
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- AWS month in review: Enable snapshot automation for Redshift
- Quick steps to enable AWS multifactor authentication
- ShieldX adds lateral movement security for cloud protection
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- Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) management
- Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) and backup
- Amazon WorkSpaces and other DaaS options
- AWS CloudWatch and application performance monitoring
- AWS disaster recovery
- AWS instances strategy and setup
- AWS network management
- AWS security
AWS artificial intelligence
AWS artificial intelligence services enable enterprises to apply machine learning, natural language processing and other advanced technologies to their applications. Open up a vast number of computing possibilities with these AWS AI services and tools.
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- natural language processing (NLP)
Natural language processing (NLP) is the ability of a computer program to understand human language as it is spoken.
- Amazon Comprehend
Amazon Comprehend is a natural language processing (NLP) service that uses machine learning to analyze and find relationships in text.
- AWS DeepLens
AWS DeepLens is a programmable video camera that enables a developer to easily experiment with machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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- AWS month in review: More AWS deep learning capabilities
- Amazon Forecast melds time series data with machine learning
- Future of AWS hinges on AI, Lambda and on premises
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Back to TopAWS cloud development
Cloud application development is the heart of the AWS cloud. This section is dedicated to developers working with platforms such as AWS Elastic Beanstalk, which allows them to easily deploy and manage Web apps; AWS CloudFormation, which allows you to deploy a collection of AWS resources and AWS OpsWorks for DevOps type environments.
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- Firecracker
Firecracker is a light-weight virtualization technology open sourced by Amazon Web Services.
- AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM)
AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM) is a framework a developer can use to create and deploy serverless applications that run on Amazon's cloud.
- AWS Cloud9
AWS Cloud9 is an integrated development environment (IDE) a developer can use to manage code via a browser and collaborate with other developers.
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- Access and modify data for mobile apps with AWS AppSync
- Follow this step-by-step guide to use AWS Lambda with PowerShell
- Set and track backup activity with the AWS Backup service
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- AWS application lifecycle management (ALM) tools
- AWS architecture and design
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Services for integration and middleware
- AWS tools for development
- Java development
- QA and testing
Managing AWS
As more companies look to do business in Amazon's cloud, managing AWS services effectively becomes important. This section will outline areas such as pricing management, support, compliance for the AWS Partner Network and companies within the AWS Marketplace as well as those in vertical market industries.
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- AWS Cost Explorer
AWS Cost Explorer is a tool provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows users to visualize their AWS usage and bills by service.
- AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO)
AWS Single Sign-On (AWS SSO) is a service from Amazon Web Services that enables IT to manage user access to multiple applications and AWS accounts from a single, centralized console.
- AWS Business Builder
AWS Business Builder is a suite of technical, sales and marketing resources provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help software companies within its partner program connect with potential customers and expand their businesses.
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- AWS IQ marketplace taps demand for AWS experts
- AWS CloudFormation complaints spark roadmap pledge
- Amazon Forecast melds time series data with machine learning
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- AWS business continuity services
- AWS case studies and startups
- AWS compliance, governance, privacy and regulations
- AWS industries and vertical markets
- AWS partners and resellers
- AWS pricing, cost and ROI
- AWS support, licensing and SLAs