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AWS offers a variety of services, including storage solutions. Three popular options within its storage portfolio are EBS, EFS, and S3. Choosing the most suitable one for your business needs can be confusing. This blog aims to clarify the distinctions between these services. We'll highlight their core functionalities and explain how each is designed for different objectives. By understanding your application's workload, processing requirements, and computing needs, you can make an informed decision that keeps your overall cloud costs in check.

In our previous blog, we explored the foundational concepts of Regions and Availability Zones (AZs) as offered by AWS, Azure, and GCP. These building blocks are crucial for constructing resilient and scalable cloud infrastructures.

In an industry where unicorns thrive on data and IPOs represent significant milestones, the Rule of 40 has become a key metric for assessing the health of SaaS companies. It offers a balanced approach, emphasizing the importance of achieving both rapid growth and sustainable profitability.

Cloud computing forms the backbone of many services we use daily, from streaming platforms to online shopping. But what if there was a way to make these services faster, more efficient, and potentially cheaper? AWS Graviton is a processor that's reshaping cloud computing from the inside out. While it may not be a familiar name to many, Graviton is rapidly becoming a crucial player in how we interact with cloud-based services. In this blog, we'll demystify AWS Graviton, exploring how these innovative processors are changing the game in cloud technology and why they matter to businesses and consumers alike.

The default pricing model for AWS compute resources is on-demand pricing. While the on-demand pricing model offers a convenient pay-as-you-go approach, it can quickly become expensive for sustained compute needs. To address this challenge, AWS provides two prominent options for significant cost savings: Savings Plans and Reserved Instances (RIs). But with distinct features and benefits, choosing the right fit for your specific workload can be challenging.

Explore the differences between K3s and K8s, two Kubernetes distributions catering to different deployment needs. Learn how K3s simplifies deployment in resource-constrained environments like edge computing and IoT, compared to the feature-rich Kubernetes.

The cloud offers unparalleled scalability and agility for businesses, but managing costs can be a complex task. This blog explores AWS Savings Plans, a strategic pricing model designed to help you achieve significant cost savings on your AWS compute usage. Through a comprehensive understanding of Savings Plans, you'll be equipped to make informed decisions and maximize the efficiency of your cloud spend.

Messaging services play a crucial role in modern distributed architectures, providing a reliable and scalable communication backbone between components. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers two prominent messaging services: Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) and Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS).While both SQS and SNS facilitate asynchronous communication between microservices, applications, and distributed systems, they cater to distinct use cases based on their capabilities. Understanding these differences, particularly regarding consumer types, is essential for selecting the right tool for your messaging needs.

The ever-growing volume of data presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses. Extracting valuable insights from this data is crucial for informed decision-making, improved customer experiences, and gaining a competitive edge. Within the vast ecosystem of AWS services, two services stand out for data analytics: AWS Athena and AWS Glue. Both cater to data exploration and manipulation. While their names might suggest competition, they serve distinct yet complementary purposes. Understanding the core functionalities and ideal use cases of each service helps you make informed decisions and build a robust data analytics pipeline on AWS. This blog post delves into the details of Athena and Glue, guiding you through their strengths, limitations, and how they work together seamlessly.