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Bring Your Own Key (BYOK): AWS IAM Identity Center Adopts CMKs to Meet Enterprise Compliance Needs
AWS IAM Identity Center now supports customer-managed KMS keys (CMKs) for encrypting identity data at rest. This enhancement offers organizations complete control over their encryption keys, ensuring granular access management, robust auditing via AWS CloudTrail, and improved compliance for regulated industries. It’s a key evolution for data sovereignty in the cloud.
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AWS CDK Refactor Feature: Safe Infrastructure as Code Renaming
AWS's new Cloud Development Kit (CDK) refactor command allows engineers to safely rename and reorganize infrastructure as code without forcing a destructive rebuild. The feature, leveraging a similar AWS CloudFormation capability, automatically computes the necessary mappings to preserve resources like databases, solving a major pain point that previously led to data loss and downtime.
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AWS Launches Memory-Optimized EC2 R8i and R8i-flex Instances with Custom Intel Xeon 6 Processors
AWS has launched its eighth-generation Amazon EC2 R8i and R8i-flex instances, powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors. Designed for memory-intensive workloads, these instances offer up to 15% better price performance and enhanced memory throughput, making them ideal for real-time data processing and AI applications.
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AWS Lambda Response Streaming Increases Payload Limit to 200 MB
AWS has revolutionized Lambda with an increased response streaming payload limit from 20 MB to 200 MB. This enhancement allows developers to stream larger data sets, improving Time to First Byte performance. By simplifying response handling and eliminating complex workarounds, AWS empowers developers to deliver rich content seamlessly, transforming serverless applications.
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AWS Budgets Improves Cross-Account Cost Visibility
AWS Budgets has enhanced its Billing View, allowing organizations to manage cross-account cloud costs more securely and efficiently. Users can create custom budgets without management account access, streamlining oversight and aligning financial planning with operational needs.
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AWS CCAPI MCP Server: Natural Language Infra
AWS introduces the Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server, revolutionizing infrastructure management by enabling natural language commands for resource management. This tool boosts developer productivity with automated security checks, IaC template generation, and cost estimation, bridging the gap between intent and cloud deployment. Embrace simplicity and efficiency in cloud operations!
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AWS Simplifies Multi-Region Failover with ARC Region Switch
AWS's Amazon Application Recovery Controller Region Switch revolutionizes multi-region failover with a fully-managed, centralized solution. Simplifying disaster recovery, it automates and coordinates essential tasks across AWS services. With proactive validation and a global dashboard, it transforms complex processes into confident, push-button drills, enhancing reliability and cost efficiency.
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Amazon EVS Offers Enterprises a New Path for VMware Workload Migration
AWS has launched Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS), enabling rapid deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation within Amazon VPC. Users can leverage existing VMware expertise without re-architecting, optimizing their virtualization stack seamlessly. With competitive pricing and full root access, EVS empowers businesses amidst VMware licensing changes, supporting efficient migration and modernization.
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Amazon DocumentDB Serverless: Auto-Scaling Database Solution for Variable Workloads
AWS has launched Amazon DocumentDB Serverless, an auto-scaling database solution compatible with MongoDB, tailored for variable workloads. While marketed as "serverless," it functions more like auto-scaling, charging from $30/month. Ideal for enterprises and SaaS vendors, it adeptly handles spikes in demand, particularly for AI-driven applications.
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Amazon SQS Fair Queues: a New Approach to Multi-Tenant Resiliency
AWS's new Fair Queues for Amazon SQS revolutionize message handling in multi-tenant systems by mitigating the "noisy neighbor" issue. This feature ensures low message dwell times for quieter tenants without requiring code changes, enhancing both performance and fairness. Developers can effortlessly implement this capability and maintain consistent service quality across applications.
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Serverless Development with Console to IDE and Remote Debugging for AWS Lambda
AWS enhances Lambda with console-to-IDE integration and remote debugging, empowering developers to streamline serverless application development. These features enable seamless transitions to IDEs like Visual Studio Code and robust debugging with full access to VPC resources. Discover how these tools optimize workflows in the AWS developer guide and Toolkit for VS Code.
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AWS Introduces New Risk-Free Account Plan with Enhanced Free Credits
AWS launches a new Free Account plan, enabling users to explore services risk-free for six months with $100 in credits. Ideal for developers and hobbyists, it encourages experimentation and innovation without costs. Users can upgrade anytime and still utilize unused credits. This shift aligns AWS with industry leaders, enhancing accessibility and fostering growth in cloud development.
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AWS Introduces Built-in Blue-Green Deployment Capability for ECS
Amazon Web Services has launched a new built-in blue/green deployment feature for Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) to reduce deployment risks and eliminate the need for additional tooling. This capability allows development teams to deploy containerised applications safely whilst maintaining the ability to roll back near-instantaneously if issues arise.
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AWS CloudFront Adds HTTPS DNS Support
Amazon CloudFront now supports HTTPS DNS alias records in Route 53, streamlining DNS lookups by returning protocol details alongside IP addresses. This innovation accelerates page loads, enhances security against downgrade attacks, and eliminates DNS costs. With wide browser support, it significantly boosts performance and reduces operational expenses for users.
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AWS Shield Network Security Director: Network Topology Visibility and Remediation Guidance
Introducing AWS Shield Network Security Director: a game-changer in DDoS protection and network security visibility. This innovative feature automates resource discovery, evaluates configurations against best practices, and prioritizes security findings. With actionable remediation steps and natural language queries via Amazon Q Developer, organizations can enhance their security posture.