AWS Morning Brief

Episode Summary: AWS Morning Brief for the week of July 14th, 2025, with Corey Quinn. Links:https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/amazon-bedrock-api-keys-for-streamlined-developmenthttps://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/amazon-p6e-gb200-ultraservers-gpu-performance-ec2https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/aws-builder-center-available/https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/07/oracle-database-aws-general-expands-networking-capabilities/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/evolve-your-amazon-dynamodb-tables-data-model/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/business-value-of-developer-experience-improvements-amazons-15-9-breakthrough/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/use-k8sgpt-and-amazon-bedrock-for-simplified-kubernetes-cluster-maintenance/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/networking-and-content-delivery/aws-direct-connect-layer-1-explained-from-data-centers-to-cloud-connectivity/https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/establishing-a-european-trust-service-provider-for-the-aws-european-sovereign-cloud/

Links:Finch expands support to Ubuntu, streamlining container development across platformsAmazon CloudFront announces support for HTTPS DNS recordsAmazon Q Business launches the ability to customize responsesBuild the highest resilience apps with multi-Region strong consistency in Amazon DynamoDB global tablesLeveling up Amazon RDS with AWS Graviton4: BenchmarksBuild AWS architecture diagrams using Amazon Q CLI and MCPUsing generative AI to help dog owners make smarter health decisionsAWS Certificate Manager now supports exporting public certificatesRemote access to AWS: A guide for hybrid workforcesHow to Use AWS Data Transfer Terminal

Dive into the head-scratching rebranding of AWS Security Hub, which has left many customers confused. Unpack the latest enhancements in AWS, including local zones and improvements to VPC capacity. Discover how intelligent features are transforming the experience for developers. Plus, learn how to set up automated alerts for AWS Savings Plans. There's also buzz around AWS Lambda's new support for Avro and Protobuf formatted events!

The latest AWS updates bring some intriguing changes, such as enforcing MFA for root users and expanding resource control policies. There's buzz around new EC2 instance savings plans and improved security with the IAM Access Analyzer. Plus, discussions about a new exportable SSL/TLS certificate feature and rapid monitoring for S3 bucket policies highlight the focus on efficiency. The speakers also dive into industry reactions, weighing in on pricing skepticism and the essential need for innovation in AWS tools.

Discover the latest advancements in AWS, including the introduction of Amazon EFS in Taiwan and enhanced cost visibility for S3 Tables. Learn about the exciting public preview of Amazon Elastic VMware Service and new support for CloudWatch Log Insights in the mobile app. The discussion also dives into the alarming CVE-2025-6031 security flaw in the Amazon Cloud Cam. Plus, hear insights on AWS pricing for NVIDIA GPU instances and frustrations with the 'What's New' page.

In this week's discussion, exciting updates from AWS take center stage. Learn about the new capability to delete EBS snapshots when deregistering AMIs. Discover enhancements to the Aurora I.O. recommendations and the launch of the AWS Invoice Summary API. There's also news about significant price reductions for GPU-accelerated instances. Plus, the introduction of the new Asia Pacific Taipei region is sure to spark interest among cloud enthusiasts!

AWS Morning Brief for the week of June 2nd, with Corey Quinn. Links:Amazon ECS increases container exit reason message to 1024 charactersAmazon GameLift Servers SDKs are now on GitHubAWS Cost Explorer now offers new Cost Comparison featureAWS DataSync simplifies and accelerates cross-cloud data transfersAWS Secrets Manager announces support for cost allocation tags for secretsCloudTrail Lake now supports event enrichment and expanded event sizeCost Optimization Hub now supports Savings Plans and reservations preferencesAmazon Aurora DSQL is now generally availableEnhance AI-assisted development with Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS and AWS Serverless MCP serverOpenSearch UI: Six months in review5 steps for building a VMware transition strategy for public sector customersCloud Repatriation is Getting ComplicatedSponsorThe Duckbill Group: https://www.duckbillgroup.com/Join us for Office Hours!https://www.duckbillgroup.com/officehours/

AWS Morning Brief for the week of Tuesday, May 27th with Corey Quinn. Links:Amazon Aurora reduces cross-Region Global Database Switchover time to typically under 30 secondsAmazon MSK adds support for Apache Kafka version 4.0AWS Control Tower releases Enabled controls view for centralized visibility - AWSAWS Cost Anomaly Detection enables advanced alerting through AWS User NotificationsAWS service changesDynamoDB local is now accessible on AWS CloudShellJoin Us at FinOps X 2025: Your Guide to All Things AWSIntroducing the AWS Product Lifecycle page and AWS service availability updatesJoin AWS Cloud Infrastructure Day to learn cutting-edge innovations building global cloud infrastructureHow to secure your instances with multi-factor authenticationCost Optimization for Healthcare on AWSCORS configuration through Amazon CloudFrontIntroducing Strands Agents, an Open Source AI Agents SDK | AWS Open Source BlogAndy Jassy’s leadership lesson he practices at work and at home

Dive into the latest AWS updates, including the exciting removal of a 24-month lock-in clause! Discover how the VPC Reachability Analyzer now supports resource exclusion. Get insights on new AWS Data Transfer locations and the potential of the latest EC2 instances powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs for AI. Learn about cost-effective AI image generation and how United Airlines is enhancing enterprise resilience with AWS. Plus, see how Amazon S3 Tables have rapidly advanced in just five months!

Dive into the latest changes in AWS, including new pricing controversies and updates on the SaaS marketplace. Discover the cutting-edge Amazon Q Developer tools that are redefining the IDE experience with agentic coding. Learn about exciting initiatives like the WordFinder app, which uses generative AI to assist with aphasia communication. Plus, hear about the AWS Zero Trust Accelerator aimed at enhancing government efficiency!