AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that enables developers to run code without managing servers. Traditionally, Lambda has been used for running stateless code and performing short-lived tasks. However, with the introduction of AWS Lambda with Container Image support, you can now use Lambda to run Docker container-based applications…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Application Load Balancer (ALB) is a powerful service that distributes incoming traffic across multiple targets, ensuring high availability and scalability for your applications. One of its key features is the ability to configure ALB with multiple domains, allowing you to host multiple applications or websites on…

As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, monitoring and billing your customers based on their API usage is crucial for both cost transparency and fair billing practices. Amazon API Gateway offers a powerful feature called “Usage Plans” that enables you to track and bill customers based on the number of API calls…

SSH (Secure Shell) is a widely used protocol for secure remote access to servers and other network devices. However, the default SSH configurations may include weak ciphers that pose security risks. Disabling weak ciphers in SSH is crucial to bolstering the overall security posture of your systems. …

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a robust set of tools for securing your cloud infrastructure. One such powerful feature is Security Groups Chaining, which allows you to create a layered security approach by chaining multiple security groups together. This blog will explore the concept of Security Groups Chaining, and its…

In an Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment, it is common to have instances located in private subnets to enhance security. However, managing and accessing these instances can become challenging, especially when traditional methods like SSH require a bastion host or a VPN. AWS Systems Manager Session Manager offers a secure…

Managing a fleet of hundreds of servers efficiently is a complex task, especially when it comes to executing scripts or running updates on all instances simultaneously. AWS Systems Manager offers a powerful solution to address this challenge by providing centralized management and automation capabilities. In this blog, we will guide…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers various services, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), which allows users to launch and manage virtual machines in the cloud. However, each AWS account has certain limits on the number of EC2 instances that can be launched in specific regions. If you find yourself hitting…

When users upload images to your application, it’s essential to optimize them for performance and storage efficiency. AWS Lambda, in combination with S3 event notifications, provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for automatically optimizing user-uploaded images. In this blog, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of optimizing user-uploaded…