Archives: Episode

AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP): How to seamlessly migrate to AWS

We’re joined by two AWS MAP experts to delve into the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP). We go through its three phases: Assess, Mobilize, and Migrate & Modernize; and the program’s framework, funding opportunities, and common misconceptions. More specifically, we discuss the importance of accurate capacity planning, TCO calculations, and tagging for successful migrations.

We also cover the critical role of project management, stakeholder involvement, and adhering to AWS Well-Architected Framework principles. The conversation touches on challenges in modernizing legacy applications, the significance of proper landing zone setup, and strategies for post-migration optimization. Finally, we conclude with best practices for cloud migrations, emphasizing the importance of involving skilled cloud architects and planning for the unpredictable nature of migration projects.

Key Moments:

00:00 – Introduction
00:56 – What is the AWS MAP Program?
01:59 – Phases of AWS MAP
07:32 – Qualifying for MAP
09:42 – Importance of the TCO calculation
14:23 – Underestimating the migration effort
18:18 – Don’t forget security costs in your TCO
19:31 – Cloud migration strategies
24:53 – AWS MAP tagging
30:02 – Landing zones
32:15 – Migrating outdated on-prem software
35:14 – Caveats with the TCO calculator
38:50 – Factoring in modernization work
40:43 – Unforeseen issues post-migration
43:27 – Disaster recovery planning
44:50 – AWS MAP best practices

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Amazon CloudFront Deep Dive: Optimizing performance, cost, and security

In this episode, we dive into Amazon CloudFront, exploring its benefits, use cases, and cost optimization strategies. Specifically, we go into the importance of Average Object Size (AOS) when wanting to sign a CloudFront PPA. We also discuss how using CloudFront saves you on data transfer costs compared to alternative solutions, its versatility in handling both static and dynamic content, and the importance of page-loading time for user experience. Finally, we conclude with an examination of security considerations when using CloudFront, including strategies for mitigating DDoS attacks while keeping costs in check.

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Archives: Episode

AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP): How to seamlessly migrate to AWS

We’re joined by two AWS MAP experts to delve into the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP). We go through its three phases: Assess, Mobilize, and Migrate & Modernize; and the program’s framework, funding opportunities, and common misconceptions. More specifically, we discuss the importance of accurate capacity planning, TCO calculations, and tagging for successful migrations.

We also cover the critical role of project management, stakeholder involvement, and adhering to AWS Well-Architected Framework principles. The conversation touches on challenges in modernizing legacy applications, the significance of proper landing zone setup, and strategies for post-migration optimization. Finally, we conclude with best practices for cloud migrations, emphasizing the importance of involving skilled cloud architects and planning for the unpredictable nature of migration projects.

Key Moments:

00:00 – Introduction
00:56 – What is the AWS MAP Program?
01:59 – Phases of AWS MAP
07:32 – Qualifying for MAP
09:42 – Importance of the TCO calculation
14:23 – Underestimating the migration effort
18:18 – Don’t forget security costs in your TCO
19:31 – Cloud migration strategies
24:53 – AWS MAP tagging
30:02 – Landing zones
32:15 – Migrating outdated on-prem software
35:14 – Caveats with the TCO calculator
38:50 – Factoring in modernization work
40:43 – Unforeseen issues post-migration
43:27 – Disaster recovery planning
44:50 – AWS MAP best practices

Read More »

Amazon CloudFront Deep Dive: Optimizing performance, cost, and security

In this episode, we dive into Amazon CloudFront, exploring its benefits, use cases, and cost optimization strategies. Specifically, we go into the importance of Average Object Size (AOS) when wanting to sign a CloudFront PPA. We also discuss how using CloudFront saves you on data transfer costs compared to alternative solutions, its versatility in handling both static and dynamic content, and the importance of page-loading time for user experience. Finally, we conclude with an examination of security considerations when using CloudFront, including strategies for mitigating DDoS attacks while keeping costs in check.

Read More »

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