How-To

How-to, tips, tricks and more hands-on advice for working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) from AWSInsider.net.


Migrating Workloads with AWS Application Migration Service, Part 1

Although this service won't take the place of proper migration planning, it can be used to assist with the actual migration of physical or virtual servers.

Getting Started with AWS CloudShell, Part 2

Here's how to get your script files (or other files) into and out of the CloudShell environment.

Getting Started with AWS CloudShell, Part 1

There's nothing wrong with interacting with AWS via the command line, but CloudShell brings a few extra perks that AWS CLI doesn't.

Scanning Amazon S3 Buckets for Malware, Part 2

How to set up GuardDuty to monitor your S3 data.

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Scanning Amazon S3 Buckets for Malware, Part 1

AWS recently extended GuardDuty's threat-hunting capabilities to its flagship storage service. Here's how to deploy it.

Backing Up Your Data to the AWS Cloud, Part 2

How to get the tape storage gateway backup-ready.

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Backing Up Your Data to the AWS Cloud, Part 1

The trick to backing up your on-premises data to AWS is to leverage a storage gateway that acts as a virtual tape library. Here's how to get started.

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Enabling Programmatic Command Line Access for AWS, Part 2

Now that you've set up the requisite account, it's time to enable authentication. Here's how.

Enabling Programmatic Command Line Access for AWS, Part 1

It's possible to manage AWS programmatically from the command line, but there are a few things you need to set up first -- starting with credentials.

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Selecting an Appropriate EC2 Instance Type, Part 2

Enter Amazon Q for some AI-powered selection assistance.

EC2 Instance Type, Part 1: Choosing the Right One

In this first part, let's break down the instance types that are available to you.

Automating AWS Zonal Shifts, Part 2: Configuration

Now that we've delved into why zonal autoshift is so important, here's how to get up and running in your environment.

Automating AWS Zonal Shifts, Part 1: Cost and Efficiency

In this two-part series, we'll evaluate whether AWS Zonal Shifts is right for your organization's data and get you up and running with the service.

Lifecycle Management for AWS Backups

Keep on top of your organization's retention policy by taking advantage of AWS backup options.

Manually Join an EC2 Instance to an AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory

Let's walk through the process, which can be a bit confusing, even for the most hardened AWS expert.

Locked Out of a Windows EC2 Instance? Fix It Quick.

It happens. Thankfully, with the use of Windows PowerShell for AWS, it's easy to get back into your instance.

Resolving Common AWS CIDR Errors, Part 2: Understanding the Why

Let's break down some of the more common error messages, dive into their meaning and show how you can avoid them popping up in the future.

Resolving Common AWS CIDR Errors Part 1

Navigate the complexities of AWS VPCs and subnets and discover their root causes.

Using IPAM to Manage IP Addresses in AWS, Part 2: Refinement

Manage IP addresses within your AWS infrastructure to optimize costs and avert potential network conflicts.

Using IPAM to Manage IP Addresses in AWS, Part 1

Here's how to get the Amazon VPC IP Address Manager up and running in your environment.

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