C4: Container, Code, Cloud & Context
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Introduction: Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) is a fully managed container registry service provided by AWS. It enables developers to store, manage, and deploy Docker container images securely. In this guide, we’ll explore how to provision a new AWS ECR using Terraform, a popular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool. We’ll cover not only the steps […]
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Introduction: Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) simplifies the process of deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using Kubernetes on AWS. In this guide, we’ll explore how to provision an AWS EKS cluster using Terraform, an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool. We’ll cover essential concepts, Terraform configurations, and provide hands-on examples to help you get started […]
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After two decades of managing cloud infrastructure across enterprises of all sizes, I’ve witnessed the evolution of Infrastructure as Code from simple shell scripts to sophisticated declarative frameworks. AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) represents a paradigm shift that fundamentally changes how we think about infrastructure provisioning. Rather than wrestling with YAML or JSON templates, CDK […]
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The Evolution of .NET Deployment on AWS After two decades of building enterprise applications, I’ve witnessed the transformation of deployment practices from manual FTP uploads to sophisticated CI/CD pipelines. When AWS introduced their native DevOps toolchain, it fundamentally changed how we approach .NET application delivery. The integration between CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and ECR creates a […]
Read more →Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enables you to manage AWS resources through code, providing version control, repeatability, and collaboration. This guide compares AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and Terraform with production-ready examples. 📚 AWS FUNDAMENTALS SERIES – FINAL PART This is the final part of a 6-part series covering AWS Cloud Platform. Part 1: Fundamentals Part 2: Compute […]
Read more →Security is a shared responsibility in AWS. This guide covers AWS security services including IAM deep dive, KMS encryption, WAF, Shield, and security monitoring—with production-ready configurations. 📚 AWS FUNDAMENTALS SERIES This is Part 5 of a 6-part series covering AWS Cloud Platform. Part 1: Fundamentals Part 2: Compute Services Part 3: Storage & Databases Part […]
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