24 posts in AWS
From x86_64 to ARM64: What I Discovered at Nife During Our AWS Graviton Investigation
What I discovered while investigating AWS Graviton, ARM64 compatibility, EC2 instance families, Docker multi-platform builds, Buildx, QEMU, and the practical do's and don'ts of moving workloads from x86_64 to ARM64.
Shilpa H K15 min read
AWS CLI Command Builder Tool | Generate AWS CLI Commands Online
A practical guide to using the AWS CLI Command Builder tool by freetools.nife.io to generate accurate AWS CLI commands for S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM, and CloudFormation with ease.
Jani Kumar6 min read
Amazon RDS: Your Managed Database Solution for Effortless Scalability and High Availability
Simplify database management with Amazon RDS, a fully managed service offering high availability, automated backups, and support for popular database engines like Aurora, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. This article explores RDS features, pricing, and best practices to optimize your database performance.
Vivek V4 min read
Kubernetes Autoscaling on AWS: KAS vs. Karpenter - Choosing the Right Tool
This post compares Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler (KAS) and Karpenter, two popular autoscalers for AWS, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses to help you choose the best solution for your Kubernetes cluster. We explore the benefits of dynamic provisioning and why it might be superior to traditional node group-based scaling.
Vivek V7 min read
Mastering AWS Lambda: Your Guide to Serverless Computing
Unlock the power of serverless computing with AWS Lambda. This comprehensive guide explains what AWS Lambda is, how it works, its benefits, and how to deploy your first function, perfect for beginners and experienced cloud professionals.
Vivek V6 min read
Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies for AWS, Azure, and GCP
Reduce cloud spending with practical cost optimization strategies for AWS, Azure, and GCP. Learn how to monitor, automate, and govern usage efficiently.
Vivek V4 min read
CloudWatch Bills Out of Control? A Friendly Guide to Taming Your Cloud Costs
Tame your CloudWatch bills with hands-on tips, CLI scripts, and cost-saving strategies for AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud monitoring.
Vivek V5 min read
Deploy NGINX Ingress Controller on AWS EKS with HTTP and TCP Routing via Single LoadBalancer
Step-by-step guide to deploying NGINX Ingress Controller on AWS EKS to route HTTP and TCP services through a single LoadBalancer. Includes DNS setup with Cloudflare, Helm deployment, and YAML examples
Nida Sahar4 min read
Deploy NGINX Ingress Controller on AWS EKS with HTTP and TCP Routing via Single LoadBalancer
Step-by-step guide to deploying NGINX Ingress Controller on AWS EKS to route HTTP and TCP services through a single LoadBalancer. Includes DNS setup with Cloudflare, Helm deployment, and YAML examples.
Nida Sahar4 min read
How to Make an S3 Bucket Public on AWS (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
Learn how to make your AWS S3 bucket or files publicly accessible using bucket policies, ACLs, and AWS CLI—safely and securely, with best practices.
Nida Sahar4 min read
How to Use OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code Grant with Amazon Cognito (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
Learn how to securely implement OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code Grant flow using Amazon Cognito—step-by-step, with examples and best practices.
Nida Sahar5 min read
How to Open Ports on AWS EC2 with UFW: Secure Firewall Configuration Guide
Secure your AWS EC2 instance with UFW. Learn how to install and configure UFW to open SSH, MySQL, and HTTP ports while protecting your cloud server.
Nida Sahar4 min read
The Simplest Method for Beginning Cloud Hosting with AWS Lightsail
AWS Lightsail is a beginner-friendly cloud hosting solution that simplifies setting up virtual private servers. This article explores its benefits, use cases, and when it might not be the best fit.
Nida Sahar4 min read
Resolving Permissions Issues with IAM: Knowledge of the iam:CreateRole Error
Understand the causes and solutions for the iam:CreateRole permission error in AWS IAM. Learn how to troubleshoot and fix permission issues.
Nida Sahar6 min read
GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS): The Future of High-Powered Computing
Explore how GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) revolutionizes high-performance computing, AI, and graphics rendering by providing scalable, cloud-based GPU resources without costly hardware investments.
Nida Sahar6 min read
My EC2 Instance Refuses SSH Connections - A Casual yet Technical Guide
When it comes to administering cloud servers, there's nothing quite like trying to SSH into your EC2 instance and receiving the dreaded Connection rejected message. Prepare to panic! But take a deep breath—we've all been there, and the solution is frequently simpler than it appears. Let's troubleshoot this problem together, keeping it light but technical.
Nida Sahar4 min read
Step-by-Step Guide to Multi-Cloud Automation with SkyPilot on AWS
SkyPilot is a platform that allows users to execute operations such as machine learning or data processing across many cloud services (such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure) without having to understand how each cloud works separately.
Nida Sahar7 min read
Troubleshooting: DynamoDB Stream Not Invoking Lambda
Explore common troubleshooting steps for resolving issues when DynamoDB Streams fail to invoke AWS Lambda functions. This guide covers enabling DynamoDB Streams, configuring Lambda triggers, verifying IAM permissions, examining CloudWatch logs, and testing event handling to ensure your serverless applications react effectively to data changes. Ideal for developers looking to maintain seamless integration in their AWS environment.
Nida Sahar6 min read
How to Decommission an Old Domain Controller and Set Up a New One on AWS EC2
This guide outlines the step-by-step process for decommissioning an old Domain Controller (DC) and setting up a new one using AWS EC2. It covers the installation of a new DC with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), data replication from the old DC, health verification of the new DC, updating DNS settings, and the safe decommissioning of the old DC. Special considerations for networking and DNS propagation are also discussed, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining the integrity of your Active Directory system.
Nida Sahar5 min read
Unleash the Power of AWS DevOps Tools: Supercharge Your Software Delivery
Discover how AWS DevOps tools can transform your software delivery process. Learn about essential tools like CodePipeline, CodeCommit, and CodeDeploy, and see how integrating these can accelerate your development cycles and improve collaboration.
Nida Sahar7 min read
Automating Deployment And Scaling In Cloud Environments Like AWS and GCP
Explore the benefits and strategies of automating deployment and scaling in cloud environments like AWS and GCP. Learn about the tools and services provided by AWS and GCP, best practices for automation, and compare the two platforms to make an informed decision for your cloud infrastructure needs.
Wajdan Bhati4 min readAutomating Deployment And Scaling In Cloud Environments Like AWS and GCP
Explore the benefits and strategies of automating deployment and scaling in cloud environments like AWS and GCP. Learn about the tools and services provided by AWS and GCP, best practices for automation, and compare the two platforms to make an informed decision for your cloud infrastructure needs.
Wajdan Bhati4 min read
DevOps as a Service: All You Need To Know!
Learn everything about DevOps as a Service, including its benefits, key tools from AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, and how it can enhance your software development process.
Nida Sahar5 min read
What is the Principle of DevOps?
Explore the core principles of DevOps and how they contribute to effective software development. Understand the concepts of customer-centric action, end-to-end responsibility, autonomous cross-functional teams, continuous improvement, and automation, and learn how they drive the success of DevOps practices.
Nida Sahar5 min read