What are “Hands On Labs”? The term “Hands On Labs” can be used to describe a couple of different approaches to learning and practicing cloud computing skills such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, VMware, Docker and more. Instructor-led Hands On Labs is an approach where a course instructor or online tutorial (video or…

Today we will cover the Linux command line which is an indispensable tool for system administrators, developers, and power users. Learning Linux commands is very important not just for system administrators but for developers as well. A majority of enterprise infrastructures rely on Linux-based virtual machines. Mastering the Linux file…

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the efficient deployment and management of applications have become a paramount concern for businesses worldwide. This has led to a growing interest in containerization, a lightweight alternative to virtualization that holds the potential to revolutionize the way we develop and deploy applications. Among various tools…

Environment variables play a vital role in configuring and securing applications, and their usage is particularly crucial when working with AWS CLI (Command Line Interface). In this blog article, we will dive into the world of environment variables, exploring their purpose, their significance in AWS CLI, and how to set…

In recent years, the open-source container orchestration technology known as Kubernetes — often abbreviated as K8s — has seen a significant rise in popularity. It offers an automated and scalable system for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications. One of the main benefits of Kubernetes is that it offers a…

There’s just 1 thing employers really care about. The #1 skill employers require is the ability to solve problems. Most of what we do in cloud, whether you’re a Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineer, or DevOps Engineer, is work out how to efficiently solve problems. Here’s why: Complexity of Environments: Cloud…

Managing AWS services efficiently can be a challenge, whether you’re a software engineer new to cloud management, or someone burdened with manually handling these services one by one. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward solution: using Python with the AWS Boto3 SDK. …

AWS Graviton Processors, specifically the Graviton2, are custom-designed processors Amazon Web Services (AWS) developed for their Amazon EC2 instances. The Graviton2 is the latest generation, designed to deliver improved performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. These processors are based on the ARM architecture, offering high core counts, generous cache, and support…

AWS recently announced a new version of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, which is designed to test candidates’ ability to understand and explain at a fundamental level: Why AWS Cloud has value Security and compliance in AWS Cloud AWS Cloud pricing and billing Core AWS services and their function …