Explaining boto3: How to use any AWS service with Python

By Dustin Ward

A deep dive into boto3 and how AWS built it. AWS defines boto3 as a Python Software Development Kit to create, configure, and manage AWS services. In this article, we’ll look at how boto3 works and how it can help us interact with various AWS services. Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels Boto3 under the hood Both, AWS CLI and boto3 are…

AWS customers can now view all the labels supported by Amazon Rekognition

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedAWS customers can now view all the labels supported by Amazon Rekognition Amazon Rekognition is a machine learning (ML) based service that can analyze images and videos to detect objects, people, faces, text, scenes, activities, and inappropriate content. Label Detection makes it easy for customers to detect thousands of objects, scenes, actions, or concepts…

AWS Systems Manager Automation now supports upgrade of SQL Server 2012

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedAWS Systems Manager Automation now supports upgrade of SQL Server 2012 AWS Systems Manager Automation now enables customers to upgrade SQL Server 2012 or later on Amazon EC2. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 will reach extended end-of-support on 7/12/2022. Customers can use AWS Systems Manager Automation runbook to easily upgrade SQL Server 2012 to newer…

OSPAR 2021 report now available with 127 services in scope

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedOSPAR 2021 report now available with 127 services in scope We are excited to announce the completion of the third Outsourced Service Provider Audit Report (OSPAR) audit cycle on July 1, 2021. The latest OSPAR certification includes the addition of 19 new services in scope, bringing the total number of services to 127 in…

Using Amazon Macie to Validate S3 Bucket Data Classification

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedUsing Amazon Macie to Validate S3 Bucket Data Classification Securing sensitive information is a high priority for organizations for many reasons. At the same time, organizations are looking for ways to empower development teams to stay agile and innovative. Centralized security teams strive to create systems that align to the needs of the development…