In this episode, Eoin and Luciano talk about how to manage AWS credentials and different ways to manage them. From the more traditional (and not recommended) IAM credentials to SSO. In this episode we mentioned the following resources: - GitHub integration with OIDC: https://docs.github.com/en/actions/deployment/security-hardening-your-deployments/configuring-openid-connect-in-amazon-web-services - MFA access for assumed roles: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/id_credentials_mfa_configure-api-require.html - AWS vault: https://github.com/99designs/aws-vault - AWS SSO utils: https://github.com/benkehoe/aws-sso-util - AWS SSO export credentials: https://github.com/benkehoe/aws-export-credentials You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q - Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites - RSS: ​​https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss Do you have any AWS questions you would like us to address? Leave a comment here or connect with us on Twitter: - https://twitter.com/eoins - https://twitter.com/loige ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4uA6EtNyos

If you've been using AWS for a while, you might have heard the term "well-architected". But what does it really mean? Don't worry if you're not quite sure, because we are here to help! In this episode of AWS Bites, we will be diving into the world of well-architected and explaining what it means, both in general and in the specific context of AWS. We will be covering the well-architected framework, the different tools, and facets that come with it, and answering some practical questions like "should you care about building well-architected workloads?" and "how do you know if your workloads are well-architected?". Whether you're a startup or a mature organization, learn why building well-architected systems is crucial for the long-term success of your business. By the end of this episode, you'll have a solid understanding of the world of well-architected and why it's so important. Let's dive in! ? SPONSORS ? AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem (https://fourtheorem.com). fourTheorem is an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. ? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:18 A generic definition of "Well-architected" 02:36 "Well-architected" in the context of AWS (The framework, the pillars, lenses, the tool, etc) 06:05 Should you care about building "Well-architected" workloads? 08:22 How do you know if you are "Well-architected"? 10:33 What if you find out you are NOT "Well-architected"? 12:29 Examples of Well-architected review questions. 15:09 Should I do the Well-architected review alone or do I need a partner? 18:45 Closing notes In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The well-architected framework: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/well-architected/ - The well-architected paper by AWS: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html - The well-architected tool: http://aws.amazon.com/well-architected-tool/ - Well-architected labs: https://www.wellarchitectedlabs.com/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q - Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites - RSS: ​​https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss Do you have any AWS questions you would like us to address? Leave a comment here or connect with us on Twitter: - https://twitter.com/eoins - https://twitter.com/loige #AWS #architecture #wellarchitected ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruvT4PGbuOY

In this episode of AWS Bites, we take you on a captivating migration journey. Together, we'll explore how we transformed fullstackbulletin.com's automation process, leaving behind the complexities of a monolithic AWS Lambda and embracing the efficiency of Step Functions. Join us as we dive into the challenges of automating a weekly newsletter, trying to strike the perfect balance between automation and manual curation. We'll discover the risks of relying on external services and how we navigated these obstacles during our migration. Together, we'll uncover the step-by-step process of breaking down the monolithic Lambda architecture and orchestrating a more manageable approach with Step Functions. We will also briefly touch on alternative social platforms like Mastodon and other Twitter alternatives during our migration adventure. Learn with us about different migration strategies and the crucial role of observability for smooth operations. Finally, we will share some valuable lessons that you can apply to your production workloads. ? SPONSORS ? fourTheorem is the company that makes AWS Bites possible. If you are looking for a partner to accompany you on your cloud journey, check them out at fourtheorem.com ! ? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:45 The context: a weekly newsletter automated using AWS Lambda 01:21 The different steps in the automation 03:58 The balance between automation and manual curation 06:06 The problems of relying on external services: what happens when they change?! 09:51 Decomposing all this complexity into steps orchestrated by a step function 11:54 The advantages of using a step function 12:55 A segway about Mastodon and other Twitter alternatives 14:35 Migration strategies: big bang migrations vs incremental steps 17:23 Observability considerations: how do we know when things go wrong? 19:00 Lessons learned we can use for more serious production workloads 22:09 Resources and closing notes In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Fullstack Bulletin: https://fullstackbulletin.com/ - Fullstack Bulletin on GitHub: https://github.com/FullStackBulletin/ - Fullstack Bulletin remake recordings (YouTube playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbNOKnE-Oyr1tsUft4j0QZDyk5iFcVVy_ - SLIC Watch for automated observability: https://github.com/fourTheorem/slic-watch - Eoin on Mastodon: https://mastodon.ie/@eoins - Luciano on Mastodon: https://mastodon.ie/@loige You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q - Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites - RSS: ​​https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss Do you have any AWS questions you would like us to address? Leave a comment here or connect with us on Twitter: - https://twitter.com/eoins - https://twitter.com/loige #AWS #lambda #stepfunction ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTplQSIipKE

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the vast AWS landscape? Do you find yourself constantly struggling to keep up with all the tasks at hand? Look no further! In this episode of AWS Bites podcast, Eoin and Luciano share their top six time-saving tools to help you reclaim your productivity and make the most of your AWS experience. These tools are designed to make your life easier and allow you to achieve more in less time. But don't worry, this won't be a boring lecture. Get ready to have some fun as they reveal their top tricks and tips, from profiles and SSO to terminal gems and CLI magic. These tools will have you feeling like a kid in a candy store, soaring through your AWS work with ease. And if that wasn't enough, they've got a few extra special surprises in store to take your AWS skills to new heights. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride, it's time to have some fun with AWS! ? SPONSORS ? AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem (https://fourtheorem.com). fourTheorem is an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture. ? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:51 1. Security, IAM and SSO (granted.dev + aws-sso-util) 04:19 2. Starship terminal with integrated AWS profile 05:53 3. AWS Shell & aws --cli-auto-prompt 07:04 4. jq for parsing JSON in the CLI and jqi to learn jq filter language + other CLI tips 11:32 5. Dash app for easy access to documentation 13:00 6. Github Copilot 14:52 Eoin's honorable mentions: IAM policy simulator, AWS SDK for pandas, CloudShell 16:45 Luciano's honorable mentions: SLIC Watch, Middy Serverless Framework for Node.js, Lambda power tools libraries In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Our previous episode discussing SSO and OIDC identity providers: https://awsbites.com/45-what-s-the-magic-of-oidc-identity-providers/ - CLI application to switch profiles and roles easily: https://granted.dev/ - AWS SSO CLI tool: https://github.com/synfinatic/aws-sso-cli - Starship universal terminal prompt: https://starship.rs/ - jq CLI helper: https://stedolan.github.io/jq/ - ijq (interactive jq): https://github.com/gpanders/ijq - AWS CLI --filter option: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/userguide/cli-usage-filter.html - Dash documentation app for Mac: https://kapeli.com/dash - GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot - IAM Policy Simulator: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/access_policies_testing-policies.html - AWS SDK for Pandas: https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-pandas - AWS CloudShell: https://aws.amazon.com/cloudshell/ - SLIC Watch: https://github.com/fourTheorem/slic-watch - Our previous episode on SLIC Watch: https://awsbites.com/34-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-cloudwatch-alarms/ - Middy Serverless Framework for Node.js: https://middy.js.org/ - Our previous episode on Middy: https://awsbites.com/41-how-can-middy-make-writing-lambda-functions-easier/ - Our article on AWS Power tools for TypeScript: https://fourtheorem.com/aws-lambda-powertools/ You can listen to AWS Bites wherever you get your podcasts: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-bites/id1585489017 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lh7PzqBFV6yt5WsTAmO5q - Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82YTMzMTJhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== - Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/aws-bites - RSS: ​​https://anchor.fm/s/6a3312a0/podcast/rss Do you have any AWS questions you would like us to address? Leave a comment here or connect with us on Twitter: - https://twitter.com/eoins - https://twitter.com/loige #AWS #tips #productivity ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlZqFtYmWZ4