Learn how to integrate AWS services with the Serverless Patterns Collection

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedLearn how to integrate AWS services with the Serverless Patterns Collection The recently launched Serverless Patterns Collection is a repository of serverless examples that demonstrate integrating two or more AWS services. Each pattern uses either the AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM) or AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK). These simplify the creation and configuration…

Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports Managed Disaster Recovery (DR) with Amazon RDS Cross-Region Automated Backups

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedAmazon RDS for SQL Server supports Managed Disaster Recovery (DR) with Amazon RDS Cross-Region Automated Backups Starting today Amazon RDS for SQL Server supports Amazon RDS Cross-Region Automated Backups. This feature extends the existing RDS backup functionality, giving you the ability to setup automatic replication of system snapshots and transaction logs from a primary…

AWS Certified Developer (Associate) – Best Free Tests and Practice Tests

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedAWS Certified Developer (Associate) – Best Free Tests and Practice Tests This article focuses explicitly on the different preparation methods and resources such as practice tests and free tests that are available across different platforms. The links provided would directly take you to the platform. Here you can find some of the best free…

Lambda layer: not a package manager, but a deployment optimization

By Dustin Ward

AWS FeedLambda layer: not a package manager, but a deployment optimization It’s been two years since I last wrote about Lambda layer and when you should use it. Most of the problem I discussed in that original post still stands: It makes it harder to test your functions locally. You will still need those dependencies…