Category: Cloud
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Optimizing AWS Costs with Cost Explorer, Lambda, and S3 Lifecycle Policies
Since the inception of this blog, I have been delving into AWS cloud services, exploring everything from compute and object storage to logging. Driven by curiosity, I ventured into various configurations to support my blog, aiming to expand my knowledge. As time went by, I not only amassed valuable insights but also a considerable bill…
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Secure Remote Management in AWS: A Beginner’s Guide to AWS Systems Manager
Introduction Cloud hosting has shifted remote management from a luxury to a necessity, given the physical distance from data centers. Traditional remote management tools, such as Remote Desktop (RDP) for Windows users and Secure Shell (SSH) for those on Unix-like systems, along with the strategic use of Bastion hosts for enhanced security, form the backbone…
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Securing My Blog: A Deep Dive into AWS WAF and Security Groups
A Little Blog with Big Security As the proud owner of a modestly-sized blog – let’s just say it’s more of a cozy corner of the internet rather than a sprawling digital estate – ensuring its security is still top of the shelf. You might remember my previous post about the highly available architecture of…
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From Single Instance to Scalability: My AWS Adventure with WordPress
Introduction When I first started exploring AWS, I set up a WordPress site using a LAMP stack on a single EC2 instance. It was a great learning experience, allowing me to experiment with Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, Elastic IPs, and Route 53 for DNS management. However, as I delved deeper, I realized the setup lacked…
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Navigating AWS EC2 for WordPress
The AWS EC2 Landscape for WordPress Hosting Choosing Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 as the hosting platform for a WordPress blog is a strategic decision that combines the robustness of AWS’s cloud services with the flexibility of WordPress. As professionals in the IT and tech industry, the move to AWS represents a commitment to leveraging…
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Embracing the Future: Navigating AWS CodeDeploy for AI-Generated Code Management
Learning to deploy and manage code has been an enlightening adventure for me. I started with a basic understanding of Python and JavaScript, and a bit of experience in web development. My basic ability to read and write code was there, but the real challenge lay in grasping the concepts of blue/green deployment models, managing…