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Recent Blog Posts

  • Introducing Amazon CloudFront VPC origins: Enhanced security and streamlined operations for your applications
    I’m happy to introduce the release of Amazon CloudFront Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) origins, a new feature that enables content delivery from applications hosted in private subnets within their Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC). This makes it easy to secure web applications, allowing you to focus on growing your businesses while improving security and … Read more
  • Amazon CloudFront now accepts your applications’ gRPC calls
    Starting today, you can deploy Amazon CloudFront, our global content delivery network (CDN), in front of your gRPC API endpoints. gRPC is a modern, efficient, and language-agnostic framework for building APIs. It uses Protocol Buffers (protobuf) as its interface definition language (IDL), which enable you to define services and message types in a platform-independent manner. … Read more
  • Streamline container application networking with built-in Amazon ECS support in Amazon VPC Lattice
    Since its launch, Amazon VPC Lattice has streamlined complex networking tasks. As a result, my perspective on how to build and connect modern, multi-service applications has changed. As my colleague Danilo wrote in his post announcing the general availability of VPC Lattice: “By using VPC Lattice, you can focus on your application logic and improve … Read more
  • AWS Lambda SnapStart for Python and .NET functions is now generally available
    Today, we’re announcing the general availability of AWS Lambda SnapStart for Python and .NET functions that delivers faster function startup performance, from several seconds to as low as sub-second, typically with minimal or no code changes in Python, C#, F#, and Powershell. In November 28, 2022, we introduced Lambda SnapStart for Java functions to improve … Read more
  • Build and modify apps using natural language with AWS App Studio, now generally available
    Announced as preview in July, AWS App Studio is a generative AI-powered application development service that enables users to create applications using natural language, without the need for professional software development skills. In that post, I covered how AWS App Studio helps you build secure, scalable applications and eliminates operational overhead by fully managing each … Read more
  • AWS Lambda turns ten – looking back and looking ahead
    I have a very vague memory of a 2013-era meeting with my then-colleague Tim Wagner. The term serverless did not exist, but we chatted about various ways to allow developers to focus on code instead of on infrastructure. At some I recall throwing my arms skyward and indicating that it would be cool to simply … Read more
  • AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS BuilderCards at re:Invent 2024, AWS Community Day, Amazon Bedrock, vector databases, and more (Nov 18, 2024)
    This week, we wrapped up the final 2024 Latin America Amazon Web Services (AWS) Community Days of the year in Brazil, with multiple parallel events taking place. In Goiânia, we had Marcelo Palladino, senior developer advocate, and Marcelo Paiva, AWS Community Builder, as keynote speakers. Florianópolis feature Ana Cunha, senior developer advocate, and in Santiago … Read more
  • Hybrid Cloud Kubernetes: Use Cases, Challenges, and Best Practices
    Kubernetes has become essential for managing containers in cloud-native applications since it automates container deployment, scaling, and operations across clusters of machines. In hybrid cloud environments, Kubernetes extends its capabilities by seamlessly orchestrating workloads between private and public infrastructures. A hybrid cloud architecture combines private cloud resources, like internal data centers, with public cloud services … Read more
  • Ransomware Resilience for Financial Services: Swift Recovery with Veeam Data Platform
    In today’s digital landscape, financial institutions face an ever-growing threat from ransomware attacks. These attacks can cripple operations, compromise sensitive data, and lead to significant financial losses. However, with the right tools and strategies, financial services can not only defend against these threats but also recover swiftly when they occur. Enter the Veeam Data Platform, … Read more
  • Microsoft Ignite 2024 – What You Need to Know
    Microsoft Ignite 2024 has arrived, setting the stage for IT professionals to dive into the latest and greatest in cloud, security, data management, and beyond. This annual event is a hub for networking with partners and customers, learning from top experts, and getting hands-on with demos and breakout sessions. If you’re passionate about staying on … Read more
  • Replicate changes from databases to Apache Iceberg tables using Amazon Data Firehose (in preview)
    Today, we’re announcing the availability, in preview, of a new capability in Amazon Data Firehose that captures changes made in databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL and replicates the updates to Apache Iceberg tables on Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). Apache Iceberg is a high-performance open-source table format for performing big data analytics. Apache … Read more
  • Centrally managing root access for customers using AWS Organizations
    AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is launching a new capability allowing security teams to centrally manage root access for member accounts in AWS Organizations. You can now easily manage root credentials and perform highly privileged actions. Managing root user credentials at scale For a long time, Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts were provisioned with highly … Read more
  • Empowering Resellers: How to Drive Customized Value to IT Teams
    “If You’re Selling to Everyone, You’re Selling to No One.” When selling any product or service, if you’re trying a one-size fits all approach and selling to everyone as if they’re all the same, you won’t make much progress in that sale. You want to drill down to the specifics of your customer, including their … Read more
  • Introducing resource control policies (RCPs), a new type of authorization policy in AWS Organizations
    Today, I am happy to introduce resource control policies (RCPs) – a new authorization policy managed in AWS Organizations that can be used to set the maximum available permissions on resources within your entire organization. They are a type of preventative control that help you establish a data perimeter in your AWS environment and restrict … Read more
  • Enterprise-scale, Cloud-native Resilience and Modern Virtualization with Veeam Kasten v7.5
    This is the week we’ve all been waiting for! KubeCon + Cloud NativeCon North America has officially kicked off in Salt Lake City, UT. Join us there to learn more about cloud-native computing, see our Project Pavilion showcase, and get a first look at Veeam Kasten v7.5 at booth #K7. Plus, visit our event site … Read more
  • Veeam Ransomware Detection: Your Early Warning System
    The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a joint advisory with other international partners regarding the People’s Republic of China (PRC) cyber group APT40. This advisory serves as a warning about the current threat this group poses to not only Australian networks and citizen data, but internationally, including the United … Read more
  • Veeam Vault v2 is Now Available!
    Secure cloud storage made easy. Need we say more? Yes! Because Veeam Data Cloud Vault v2 is here and promises to be better than ever. But first… Secure Storage is a MUST Veeam’s 2024 Ransomware Trends Report shows that 93% of ransomware attacks explicitly target backups. As bad actors evolve their methods and attempt to … Read more
  • AWS BuilderCards second edition at re:Invent 2024
    I have been following the progress of AWS BuilderCards for several years. Players of all skill levels use the cards to learn about AWS in a fun and engaging way, competing (in a friendly fashion) to combine their cards to form architectures, gaining knowledge and scoring points as they play: To date, more than 15,000 … Read more
  • AWS Weekly Roundup: 20 years of AWS News Blog, Express brokers for Amazon MSK, Windows Server 2025 images on EC2, and more (Nov 11, 2024)
    Happy 20th Anniversary of the AWS News Blog! On November 9, 2004, Jeff Barr published his first blog post. At the time, he started a personal blog site using TypePad. He wanted to speak to his readers with his personal voice, not the company or team. On April 29, 2014, we created a new AWS … Read more
  • Announcing new APIs for Amazon Location Service Routes, Places, and Maps
    Today, Amazon Location Service released 17 new and enhanced APIs that expand and improve capabilities for the Routes, Places, and Maps functionalities, creating a more cohesive and streamlined experience for developers. By introducing enhanced features and offering simplified migration, these updates make Amazon Location Service more accessible and useful for a wide range of applications. … Read more
  • Introducing Express brokers for Amazon MSK to deliver high throughput and faster scaling for your Kafka clusters
    Today, we’re announcing the general availability of Express brokers, a new broker type for Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK). It’s designed to deliver up to three times more throughput per-broker, scale up to 20 times faster, and reduce recovery time by 90 percent as compared to Standard brokers running Apache Kafka. Express … Read more
  • The CISO’s Mandate – Accountability and Cyber Resilience
    One of the key trends I’ve noticed in cybersecurity over the years is the over-reliance on established practices without questioning whether they are still effective. When I work with organizations, I often encounter this resistance, particularly around the justification of “but we’ve always done it that way.” As a Field CISO, one key aspect of … Read more
  • Introducing the last cohort of AWS Heroes this year – November 2024
    As we gear up ahead of AWS re:Invent 2024, we’re thrilled to announce our final cohort of new AWS Heroes! These individuals exemplify expertise and dedication to leveraging AWS technologies and sharing knowledge. Their contributions to the AWS community are greatly appreciated, and today we’re excited to celebrate them. Ayyanar Jeyakrishnan – Bengaluru, India Machine … Read more
  • Government Ransomware Defense: Expert Insights & Strategies
    Ransomware attacks continue to evolve, posing serious risks to national security, critical infrastructure, government agencies, the defense industrial base (DIB) and healthcare companies. Ransomware most often impacts critical infrastructure causing significant public service disruptions. According to recent data, 75% of organizations surveyed have been impacted by cyberattacks, often more than once. Solving the ransomware challenge … Read more
  • 10 Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 Best Practices
    Protecting your Microsoft 365 data is more crucial than ever. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based solutions, ensuring the security, compliance, and recoverability of your data becomes paramount. That’s where Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 comes in, offering a robust, user-friendly backup service to safeguard your Microsoft 365 environment. But having a powerful tool … Read more
  • AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS Lambda, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Redshift, Amazon CloudWatch, and more (Nov 4, 2024)
    The spooky season has come and gone now. While there aren’t any Halloween-themed releases, AWS has celebrated it in big style by having a plethora of exciting releases last week! I think it’s safe to say that we have truly entered the ‘pre’ re:Invent stage as more and more interesting things are being released every … Read more
  • Veeam’s New Training Suite for v12: Excellence in the Age of Cybercrime
    Cybercrime is on the rise, and every year the number of data breach incidents breaks the record of the previous year. The 2024 Data Protection Trends Report revealed that 75% of organizations get hit by cyberattacks, and most of these organizations are hit more than once with 96% of cyberattacks targeting backup repositories. These numbers … Read more
  • Fine-tuning for Anthropic’s Claude 3 Haiku model in Amazon Bedrock is now generally available
    Today, we are announcing the general availability of fine-tuning for Anthropic’s Claude 3 Haiku model in Amazon Bedrock in the US West (Oregon) AWS Region. Amazon Bedrock is the only fully managed service that provides you with the ability to fine-tune Claude models. You can now fine-tune and customize the Claude 3 Haiku model with … Read more
  • What is Microsoft Entra? 
    Microsoft Entra, previously called Microsoft Azure Active Directory, is designed to protect identities and provide secure network access to resources within a multi-cloud family. Entra ID is Microsoft’s identity solution and serves as the foundation for their cloud ecosystem. Regardless of whether you’re using Azure, InTune, Microsoft 365 services, or Dynamics, you’re using an identity … Read more
  • Top Insights for MSP Success: Meeting Backup and Recovery Requirements
    In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations have increasingly turned to managed service providers (MSPs) to meet their IT needs. From fulfilling tactical operations to ensuring expertise and providing backup and disaster recovery (DR) services, MSPs play a vital role in supporting as-a-service requirements for a variety of organizations. By understanding these demands, MSPs can … Read more
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