Antony Tran
Notes on software engineering.
Compute
Amazon EC2
Amazon EC2 provides scalable computing capacity in the AWS cloud. Learn about the various instance types, placement groups, and instance launch types to optimize your cloud infrastructure.
Amazon ECR
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) is a fully managed Docker container registry that makes it easy to store, manage, and deploy container images. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for optimizing your containerized workflows.
Amazon ECS
Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) provides scalable container management for your applications. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for optimizing your containerized workloads.
Amazon EKS
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for optimizing your Kubernetes workloads.
AWS App Runner
AWS App Runner simplifies the deployment and management of containerized applications, enabling you to focus on writing code without managing infrastructure. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for optimizing your application workflows, and compare it with AWS ECS.
AWS Auto Scaling
AWS Auto Scaling dynamically adjusts the capacity of your AWS resources to maintain optimal performance and cost efficiency. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
Extending Container Management with ECS Anywhere and EKS Anywhere
Explore how AWS's ECS Anywhere and EKS Anywhere enable you to run containerized applications consistently across cloud and on-premises environments. Learn about their features, benefits, and best practices.
Optimizing Costs with AWS Spot Instances and Spot Fleets
Learn how AWS Spot Instances and Spot Fleets can significantly reduce your AWS costs while providing the flexibility to scale your applications. Understand their features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
IAM
AWS Control Tower
Explore AWS Control Tower and how it simplifies multi-account management, ensuring compliance and security with automated setups and consistent policies. Discover a tool that lets you scale securely and manage with ease.
AWS Directory Services
A dive into AWS Directory Services, providing a guide to the foundational concepts of Active Directory (AD) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), and detailing the various AWS services tailored for different organizational needs.
AWS EventBridge
AWS EventBridge is the go-to service for building scalable, event-driven applications on AWS. This post dives into EventBridge's core features, components, and best practices, providing a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of event-driven architecture.
AWS IAM Identity Center
Learn how AWS IAM Identity Center can centralize and simplify access management across your AWS accounts and applications. With features like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication, discover how this tool enhances security and operational efficiency in your cloud environment.
AWS Security Token Service (STS)
Explore the capabilities of AWS Security Token Service (STS) and learn how its APIs provide secure, temporary access to AWS resources. Understand how STS enhances your security posture by minimizing credential exposure and offering scalable access management solutions.
Security
Amazon Detective
Amazon Detective simplifies the process of investigating security issues across your AWS environment. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
Amazon Inspector
Amazon Inspector provides automated security assessments to help you identify vulnerabilities and improve the security of your AWS resources. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
Amazon S3 Access Points
Amazon S3 Access Points provide a simplified and scalable way to manage data access at scale. Learn about their features, benefits, Multi-Region Access Points, and how S3 Object Lambda can transform data access in your applications.
Amazon S3 Encryption
Amazon S3 offers various encryption options to secure your data at rest. Learn about the different types of S3 encryption and how to choose the right one for your needs.
AWS Certificate Manager
AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) streamlines the process of managing SSL/TLS certificates, enhancing security while reducing the operational burden. Learn how ACM can help you protect your data in transit with minimal hassle.
AWS CloudHSM
AWS CloudHSM provides dedicated hardware security modules for secure key management and cryptographic operations, offering enhanced security and compliance for your sensitive data.
AWS CloudTrail Events
AWS CloudTrail logs every action in your AWS environment, offering critical insights into operations, security, and compliance. This post delves into the types of CloudTrail events, summarizing their categories and importance for effective cloud management.
AWS Config
AWS Config provides a comprehensive view of the state of your AWS resources, enabling you to assess, audit, and evaluate the configurations. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
AWS Firewall Manager
AWS Firewall Manager provides centralized management of firewall rules across your AWS accounts and applications. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for enhancing your security posture.
AWS GuardDuty
AWS GuardDuty offers continuous threat detection and monitoring to protect your AWS environment from potential security threats. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
AWS KMS Keys
Learn about the different types of AWS KMS keys: Customer Managed Keys, AWS Managed Keys, and AWS Owned Keys. This guide covers their features, use cases, and best practices to help you effectively manage encryption in your AWS environment.
AWS Parameter Store
Discover the power of AWS Parameter Store for securely managing configuration data and secrets. This blog post explores its key features, use cases, and best practices to help you streamline application management and enhance security.
AWS Secrets Manager
Unlock the potential of AWS Secrets Manager for secure and efficient management of your application's sensitive data. This blog post delves into its key features, use cases, and best practices, providing a comprehensive guide to using Secrets Manager effectively.
AWS Security Hub
AWS Security Hub provides a comprehensive view of your security posture across your AWS accounts. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
AWS Shield
AWS Shield provides robust protection against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, ensuring the availability and security of your AWS applications. Learn about the features, benefits, and best practices for using AWS Shield.
AWS WAF
AWS WAF provides customizable web application firewall rules to protect your applications from common web exploits and vulnerabilities. Learn about its features, benefits, and best practices for implementation.
SCPs and Permission Boundaries
Dive into the critical distinctions between AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) and Permission Boundaries to bolster your cloud security strategy. Learn how SCPs serve as organization-wide guardrails, while Permission Boundaries offer granular control at the user and role level.
Server Name Indication (SNI)
Discover how Server Name Indication (SNI) enhances SSL/TLS by enabling multiple HTTPS websites on a single IP address. Learn about its workings, benefits, and practical use cases in this comprehensive guide.