AWS Bites

AWS is great, but it can surely be better, much better! Today we want to mention 9 things that could help AWS to reach new heights: hard billing limits, better UX and documentation, and much more! We also have a special message to AWS and all the AWS professionals who have helped throughout the years. Join us in this intergalactic journey to improve the leading cloud provider! 💰 SPONSORS 💰 fourTheorem is the company that makes AWS Bites possible. If you are looking for a partner to accompany you on your cloud journey, check them out at ⁠fourtheorem.com⁠! In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Our previous episode on how to simulate AWS Locally: https://awsbites.com/89-should-you-simulate-aws-locally/ Our previous episode on bastion hosts: https://awsbites.com/78-when-do-you-need-a-bastion-host/ 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

Welcome to the epic tale of AWS Bites! In this chapter, we embark on a perilous journey through the challenges of developing distributed applications on AWS. We encounter fierce foes in the form of deployment times and limited access to real AWS services during local development. But fear not, for we have powerful tools at our disposal, including the legendary LocalStack and Serverless offline. And if that's not enough, we have tips and tricks for optimizing our development flow without local simulations, using well-structured code and unit tests. We even share CloudFormation tricks to speed up deployment times and reveal the secret of speeding up the development of IAM policies with Session Policies. So grab your swords and join us on this epic adventure to overcome the challenges of local development on AWS! 💰 SPONSORS 💰 fourTheorem is the company that makes AWS Bites possible. If you are looking for a partner to accompany you on your cloud journey, check them out at fourtheorem.com! In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Localstack coverage: https://docs.localstack.cloud/user-guide/aws/feature-coverage/ Localstack v2.0: https://www.infoq.com/news/2023/04/localstack-aws-version-two-ga/ Cargo-Lambda: https://www.cargo-lambda.info/ AWS .NET Mock Lambda Test Tool - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/developer/debugging-net-core-aws-lambda-functions-using-the-aws-net-mock-lambda-test-tool/ Step Functions Local - local Step Function simulation: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/sfn-local.html Article by Yan Cui on the topic of testing serverless applications: https://theburningmonk.com/2022/05/my-testing-strategy-for-serverless-applications/ 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

In this episode of AWS Bites, we discuss VPC Lattice, a new service in the Salad Bowl of AWS Networking. We cover all the concepts, applications, and exciting possibilities for VPC Lattice and share tips on how to use it effectively. We talk about reducing friction between network admin and dev teams and how VPC Lattice can be a game changer for traditional and serverless workloads. Get ready for some greens and don't miss this informative episode of AWS Bites! 💰 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 demo repository of VPC Lattice: https://github.com/fourTheorem/vpc-lattice-demo Some useful slides to recap the main concepts about VPC Lattice: https://fourtheorem.github.io/vpc-lattice-demo/ Serverless Networking with VPC Lattice (Serverless Office Hours): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4dw8tz_dgc Amazon VPC Lattice workshop: https://catalog.us-east-1.prod.workshops.aws/workshops/9e543f60-e409-43d4-b37f-78ff3e1a07f5/en-US 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

Are you interested in landing an AWS role? Or maybe are you looking to hire some cloud talent?! In this episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we share our insights on the interview process we have adopted at fourTheorem. This process is not just about testing AWS knowledge, but it's also about evaluating cultural fit, way of working skills and knowledge, and future plans. From the “Fiona chat” to the technical interview, we provide valuable tips for candidates, such as being honest about your knowledge and asking questions during the interview. 💰 SPONSORS 💰 AWS Bites is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fourTheorem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. 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

Are you struggling with securely integrating workloads running on-premises, in Azure, or in any other cloud with a workload running in AWS? In this exciting episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we dive into 6 different options for securely and efficiently integrating workloads between clouds. From providing a public API in AWS with an authorization method to using IAM roles anywhere to using OIDC federated identities, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of each option. We even cover the use of SSM hybrid activations and creating the interface on the Azure/Data Centre side and polling from AWS. Don't miss out on this informative discussion about the best practices for integrating workloads between clouds. Tune in now and let’s have some cloud fun together! 💰 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 repository with an example on how to use IAM Roles Anywhere: https://github.com/fourTheorem/iam-roles-anywhere-demo/ aws_signing_helper CLI: https://github.com/aws/rolesanywhere-credential-helper Detailed article on how to set up OIDC Federated Identities: https://blog.identitydigest.com/azuread-access-aws/ Our previous episode on OIDC providers: https://awsbites.com/45-what-s-the-magic-of-oidc-identity-providers/ 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

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

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

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.

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

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