Demystifying the Basic Anatomy of an AWS SAM Template

The anatomy of a SAM Template explained

Alan Blockley

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.

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AWS SAM Demystified

AWS Serverless Application Model explained

Alan Blockley

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!

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Well-Architected Update 2023

Updates to the Well-Architected Framework

Alan Blockley

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.

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Back to Basics - Amazon ECS

What is Amazon ECS and how can it benefit me and my customers?

Alan Blockley

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.

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Creating an S3 bucket

Creating an AWS S3 bucket and how it's changed over the years

Alan Blockley

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?

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VIDEO CONTENT - Creating an S3 Bucket in AWS: Console, CloudFormation and Terraform

AWS S3 Bucket Creation: Learn how to create an Amazon S3 bucket using the AWS Console, CloudFormation and Terraform with security best practices explained.

Alan Blockley

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.

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VIDEO CONTENT - How to Create a Secure S3 Bucket in AWS using the Console, CloudFormation and Terraform

Creating an S3 bucket is easy but ensuring security is key. Learn multiple methods for creating S3 buckets and securing them to prevent public access. AWS Console, CloudFormation, Terraform

Alan Blockley

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

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AWS Item Writing

AWS Item Writing

Alan Blockley

Over the last 12 months I have been working on a volunteer project which allows me to give back to the AWS Certification community. For my efforts over the last 12 months Amazon Web Services Training and Certification awarded me with the “Subject Matter Expert - Associate” badge.