AllCode is a certified AWS Consulting Partner. We specialize in deploying secure clustered environments quickly and easily that leverage continuous integration and deployment to enable unit tests, code reviews, and automate deployments.
Amazon Elastic Cloud Computing is the default option for computing on AWS. Outside of outsourced cloud computing options, it is the default service for building, running, and scaling AWS-based applications. As such, EC2 will likely be the main driving force behind AWS bills. Understanding how to control said costs is therefore the most important factor in managing your AWS environment.
In the fast-paced world of customer support, where every interaction can make or break a customer relationship, the integration of advanced technologies is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Amazon Connect, the cloud-based contact center service by Amazon Web Services (AWS), has been at the forefront of this evolution. Regardless of if the user is a seasoned developer familiar with AWS or if they are new to the Amazon Cloud, Amazon Connect with Amazon Q is a powerful tool that brings real-time, generative AI-powered agent assistance to the forefront.
Amazon’s Web Services is a very complex platform. Streamlining and optimizing production workflows can be challenging for inexperienced users. However, the benefit of learning grants options for better efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness for operations run on AWS.
While complexity can be difficult to navigate, it’s not impossible. With the right level of expertise, AWS complexity can be navigated with ease.
There are plenty of AWS enthusiasts around the world such as ourselves with ideas on how to apply the Cloud in new and innovative ways. It’s a keynote where these enthusiasts come together, network, and share innovations and new methodologies with the public. Even for people less familiar with AWS, it is a great place to get first-hand experience with the platform either unguided or with professional help to see what opportunities the platform has.
The AWS Migration Acceleration Program is offered to help organizations migrate existing applications and workloads to the Amazon Cloud more efficiently. This includes tools, resources, and guidance about the best practices for migration and how to facilitate changes properly without disrupting business operations.
These are the metrics that you want to monitor in order to assure that you RDS is in running according to the standards for the Well Architected Framework.
Ideally, optimization of an AWS environment should be a one-and-done task, but there are plenty of risk factors to consider and sufficient room to forget. High risk issues (HRIs) are architectural and operational decisions that could very easily negatively impact how a business works. Even with in-house help with the automated assistant tools, it is best practice to have manual third-party help to best optimize for individual needs and requirements the business may have.
The Amazon Cloud can help alleviate most issues involving transitioning the cloud. Businesses of any scope can hope to build solutions that are scalable and adaptable to their industry of work. Smaller or minority-owned businesses may still struggle to stand out among bigger companies or make an AWS environment as efficient as possible with fewer funds to spend. To alleviate these burdens, Amazon has the Think Big With Small Business program available through their Public Sector partnership program.
The AWS Well-Architected Framework is a comprehensive set of standards that serve as best practices to enhance efficiency, stability, security, and resilience within the AWS platform. These standards are known to be quite challenging to meet, underscoring the importance of seeking assistance from third-party experts to conduct a thorough review of your infrastructure. Additionally, Amazon offers a range of tools to assist in validating that your environment aligns with these stringent standards. By adhering to the AWS Well-Architected Framework, businesses can ensure their cloud architecture is optimized for success and longevity.
At the time of writing, AllCode recently entered AWS’ Think Big for Small Business Program, granting us better reach in the public sector. This article is meant to review what that means for our potential clients and how they can benefit from working with partners of the Think Big for Small Business Program.