Satellite Data Processing with AWS Ground Station - From Downlink to Analysis Pipeline
Learn about satellite communication scheduling with Ground Station, data downlink, and real-time processing on EC2.
Infrastructure Design
Articles on EC2 instances, network architecture, global infrastructure, and hybrid environments
Building an Industrial Data Analytics Platform with AWS IoT SiteWise - Equipment Data Collection and Asset Modeling
Collect industrial equipment data through edge gateways, structure it with asset models, and visualize it on dashboards. This article introduces an OPC-UA compatible equipment data analytics platform.
Extending AWS to On-Premises with AWS Outposts - Hybrid Cloud Design and Operations
Extend AWS to on-premises for data residency and low-latency requirements. Learn about Outposts deployment models and Local Gateway design.
IoT Device Connectivity with AWS IoT Core - MQTT Communication and Device Shadows
Connect IoT devices via MQTT, synchronize state with device shadows, route data with the rules engine, and design device authentication for secure IoT solutions.
Batch Computing Infrastructure - Large-Scale Parallel Processing with AWS Batch
Learn how to build large-scale batch processing with AWS Batch. Covers job queue design, auto-scaling compute environments, cost optimization with Spot Instances, and building batch infrastructure ideal for scientific computing and large-scale data processing.
Building a Managed Render Farm with AWS Deadline Cloud - Migrating VFX Rendering to the Cloud
Learn about building render farms with Deadline Cloud, job scheduling, and cost optimization with Spot Instances.
Building an HPC Environment with AWS ParallelCluster - Automated Slurm Cluster Provisioning and Scaling
Automatically provision HPC clusters with CloudFormation and manage jobs with the Slurm scheduler. Also covers cost optimization with Spot Instances.
Building Low-Latency Live Streaming with Amazon IVS - Streaming Channels and Chat Integration
Build low-latency live streaming channels and integrate player SDKs and chat functionality into your application. This article also covers recording and clip features.
Demand-Driven Infrastructure with AWS Auto Scaling - Designing and Optimizing Scaling Policies
Learn how to use target tracking, predictive, and scheduled scaling policies effectively, and optimize costs with mixed instances policies that leverage Spot Instances.
Hosting Multiplayer Game Servers with Amazon GameLift - Matchmaking and Fleet Management
Learn about deploying game servers with GameLift, implementing FlexMatch matchmaking, and leveraging Spot Instances for cost optimization.
Automating AMI Pipelines with EC2 Image Builder - Building and Testing Golden Images
Automate your golden AMI build pipeline from component creation and security hardening tests to multi-account distribution with EC2 Image Builder.
Why AWS Builds Regions Where It Does - The Hidden Criteria Behind Data Center Site Selection
We explain the criteria AWS considers when deciding region locations, including power supply, geopolitical risk, data sovereignty legislation, network connectivity, and natural disaster risk, with concrete examples from specific regions.
How the Nitro System Transformed EC2 - From Xen to KVM, Eliminating Virtualization Overhead
Learn about the technical background behind EC2's migration from the Xen hypervisor to the Nitro System, the three-layer architecture of Nitro Cards, Nitro Hypervisor, and Nitro Enclaves, and the design philosophy that achieved bare-metal-level performance.
Distributed Systems Principles Learned from AWS Outages - How Past Major Incidents Reshaped Architecture
Using AWS's published incident reports as case studies - including the S3 outage (2017), Kinesis outage (2020), and the unique nature of us-east-1 - this article explains design principles such as Shuffle Sharding, Static Stability, and Cell-based Architecture.
Why AWS Doesn't Consolidate Its Services - The Two-Pizza Team and Service Separation Design Philosophy
Explore why AWS continues to offer 200+ services individually, examining Bezos's API Mandate, the Two-Pizza Team organizational principle, and Conway's Law. This article analyzes the benefits and trade-offs of service separation.
Building Cloud Desktops with Amazon WorkSpaces - DaaS Design and Cost Optimization
Optimize costs based on usage patterns with AlwaysOn and AutoStop pricing models. Strengthen security with Active Directory integration, MFA, and IP access controls.
Getting Started with the Cloud Using Amazon Lightsail - Fixed Monthly Pricing for VPS, Databases, and Containers
Lightsail bundles virtual servers, databases, storage, and CDN at a fixed monthly rate, letting you deploy WordPress and applications in just a few clicks. This article covers the migration path to EC2 and cost comparisons.
Edge and 5G Computing - Achieving Ultra-Low Latency with AWS Wavelength and Local Zones
Learn about ultra-low latency computing with AWS Wavelength and Local Zones. Covers processing at the 5G network edge, proximity placement in metro areas, use cases, and when to use standard regions instead.
Building Edge IoT Applications with AWS IoT Greengrass - Local Processing and Cloud Integration
Run Lambda functions on edge devices and continue local processing even in environments with intermittent cloud connectivity. This guide covers ML inference at the edge and fleet management.
Operating Hybrid Cloud with Amazon EVS - DR Site Construction and Burst Capacity
Learn how to operate a hybrid cloud with Amazon EVS, including DR site construction, on-demand capacity bursting, and integration patterns with AWS services.
Building a WordPress Site with Amazon Lightsail - From SSL Setup to CDN Delivery
Build a WordPress site on Lightsail, configure SSL with Let's Encrypt, and publish it globally via CDN. This article also covers backup strategies.
How to Choose Amazon EC2 Instances - Optimizing Instance Families and Purchase Options
Understand the characteristics of instance families and the performance advantages of Graviton processors, along with guidelines for choosing between On-Demand, Reserved, and Spot purchase options.
Getting Started with the Cloud Using Amazon Lightsail - AWS's Entry Point with a VPS-Like Experience
Quickly set up a cloud environment with a VPS-like experience using fixed-price plans. This article covers deploying WordPress and containers through to the migration path to EC2.
Eliminate SSH Key Management with EC2 Instance Connect - Secure Connections from Browser and CLI
Learn about keyless SSH connections with EC2 Instance Connect, IAM-based access control, and Endpoint usage.
Broadcast-Quality Live Streaming - Building a Large-Scale Delivery Platform with AWS Elemental MediaLive and MediaPackage
Explains how to build a broadcast-quality live streaming platform with AWS Elemental MediaLive and MediaPackage. Covers real-time transcoding, DRM, ad insertion, and multi-CDN delivery.
Hybrid Cloud with AWS Outposts - Extending AWS to On-Premises
Compare rack and server form factors, and learn about hybrid cloud design for running EC2, ECS, and RDS on-premises.
Satellite Communication Infrastructure - Ingesting Satellite Data Directly into the Cloud with AWS Ground Station
Use ground station antennas around the world on a pay-per-use basis and manage satellite communication schedules via API. This article explains how to build downlink data ingestion into S3 and real-time processing pipelines.
Serverless Video Transcoding with AWS Elemental MediaConvert - HLS Delivery and Thumbnail Generation
Transcode file-based video at broadcast quality and generate multiple formats including HLS, DASH, and MP4 in a single job. Learn how to build large-scale video processing pipelines with job templates and queue priority control.
Why AWS Availability Zone IDs Differ Per Account - The Design Intent Behind AZ Mapping
Explains how us-east-1a maps to different physical AZs per account, why AZ IDs (use1-az1) were introduced, the design intent of even capacity distribution, and considerations for cross-account AZ specification.
AWS Fault Domain Design - How the Three-Layer Structure of AZs, Regions, and Partitions Protects Availability
Learn why AWS infrastructure is designed with three layers of fault domains - AZs (fault isolation), Regions (geographic separation), and Partitions (political separation) - and how far failures propagate at each layer, with real-world examples.
Why Auto Scaling Scales Out Fast but Scales In Cautiously - The Design Intent Behind Asymmetric Decision Logic
This article explains why EC2 Auto Scaling executes scale-out immediately while applying a cooldown period for scale-in, the flapping prevention mechanism, and the internal logic of target tracking scaling.
Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure - Integrating On-Premises and AWS with AWS Outposts
Learn how to extend AWS infrastructure to on-premises environments with AWS Outposts and build hybrid cloud architectures with EC2 integration. Covers design patterns for data residency and low-latency requirements.