AWS

Permission seekers and control freaks, this one is for you!

In the complex world of AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM), understanding permissions is the key to unlocking secure serverless magic. Picture this: An IAM policy, an AWS Connector and a function policy template walk into a bar… Okay, this is not the start of a bad joke, but your application will be if you don’t manage your permissions appropriately.

In this weeks post, we’ll explore the different permission mechanisms with some code examples for the visual learners amongst us. Prepare to navigate the realm of AWS SAM permissions.

In my previous post, we looked at the basic concept of AWS SAM and the high-level problem it solves. If that wasn’t enough for you, keep reading!

AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) templates are the building blocks of serverless applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Understanding the basic anatomy of an AWS SAM template is essential for harnessing the full power of serverless development. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fundamental elements that make up an AWS SAM template, unlocking the secrets to crafting scalable and efficient serverless applications.

Are you intrigued by the concept of serverless computing and the wonders it can bring to your applications? Well, get ready for a mind-blowing adventure into the world of AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM)! In this article, we’ll take you on a journey to demystify AWS SAM and explore its key features.

Buckle up and prepare to unleash the magic of serverless development!

AWS recently released a new set of changes to the AWS Well-Architected Framework. This is a rare event and since the inception of Well-Architected in 2012 has only happened 8 times in the 11 years since the framework’s inception.

I was asked in the office the other day if I knew how to grab the Users, Groups and Permission sets from IAM Identity Center using a script.

On January 20th 2023, AWS announced a significant improvement to the AWS Marketplace Console, making the seller and customer experience smoother and more appealing.

This blog post is based on a presentation I gave at the Brisbane AWS User group and by the end of this blog, I hope you’ll have a better understanding of Amazon ECS and the benefits it presents to you and your customers.

Hi, My name’s Alan and I’m a self proclaimed AWS evangelist and today I’m going to talk about Amazon S3. For a newbie in the AWS world, this could be daunting. So let’s start from the start. How do we create an S3 bucket?

This video shows how to create an Amazon S3 bucket in 3 different ways - AWS Console, CloudFormation and Terraform. It also covers security best practices like blocking public access and using least privilege.

Create S3 buckets the console way, with CloudFormation code and using Terraform. Learn defaults and how to secure newly created buckets to avoid public exposure