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Content provided by Business Compass LLC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Business Compass LLC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Business Compass LLC is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Well-Architected Partner. We have been recognized as APN Certification Distinction. We specialize in cloud migration, serverless solutions, AI/ML, IoT, DevOps, data and analytics, web development, media services, and Well-Architected Framework Reviews. We provide high-performance applications, scalable infrastructure, and cost-optimized deployments with expertise in Generative AI, Data Analytics, Live Streaming, Pay-Per-View, Video on Demand, AI-driven automation, and security solutions, helping businesses innovate, optimize, and grow efficiently.
AWS HealthLake in Action: Building Smart, Searchable Health Data Lakes https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/aws-healthlake-in-action-building-smart-searchable-health-data-lakes/ Ever spent hours sifting through patient records only to miss critical connections hiding in plain sight? Healthcare organizations are drowning in data while starving for insights. AWS HealthLake changes the game entirely. It transforms unstructured medical information into a searchable, analytics-ready data lake that actually makes sense of all those clinical notes, lab reports, and medical histories.…
Scale Your DynamoDB Writes with Python: Efficient Batch Write Strategies https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/scale-your-dynamodb-writes-with-python-efficient-batch-write-strategies/ Ever been stuck watching your DynamoDB writes crawl along while your Python application waits… and waits… and your users start closing tabs? Yeah, that pain is real. Single-item writes might work for simple apps, but they’re the equivalent of carrying groceries home one apple at a time when you could use a shopping cart.…
Building a Secure AWS Network: Bastion Host and SSH Tunnel Setup with Terraform https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/building-a-secure-aws-network-bastion-host-and-ssh-tunnel-setup-with-terraform/ Ever found yourself wondering why AWS security feels like building a moat around your digital castle? Without proper SSH tunnels and bastion hosts, you’re basically leaving your drawbridge down. I’ve been there. The hours spent troubleshooting network issues and the constant dread of exposing sensitive systems to the internet is enough to make anyone question their career choices.…
Accelerating Memory-Intensive Workloads on Amazon EKS with Huge Pages https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/accelerating-memory-intensive-workloads-on-amazon-eks-with-huge-pages/ Ever tried to squeeze a king-sized mattress into a twin bed frame? That’s what running memory-intensive applications on Kubernetes feels like without proper configuration. Your workloads are gasping for memory while performance nosedives. Here’s the thing: regular memory pages in Linux are like having thousands of tiny drawers instead of a few large cabinets for your stuff. It’s inefficient when you’re dealing with big data.…
How to Use If Statements and Conditions in AWS CloudFormation Like a Pro https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Ever spent hours debugging a CloudFormation template because of one tiny logical condition gone wrong? Yeah, me too. It’s like trying to find a syntax error in a foreign language you barely speak.…
AWS Application Load Balancer: Path-Based Routing Made Easy https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ The AWS Application Load Balancer (ALB) is a Layer 7 load balancer that offers advanced routing capabilities, including content-based routing. Among its most powerful features is path-based routing, which allows you to forward requests to different target groups based on the URL path of the request. This is particularly useful for microservices, containerized applications, or any app that requires routing logic based on specific endpoints.…
Blue-Green Deployments on ECS: A Step-by-Step Guide for Safer Releases https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Zero-downtime deployments and risk mitigation are critical in modern application development. Blue-green deployments on Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) offer a reliable approach for deploying application changes while minimizing service disruption. This podcast will walk you through implementing a blue-green deployment strategy on ECS using AWS CodeDeploy, Application Load Balancer (ALB), and ECS services.…
Protect Your Cloud Infrastructure: Deploying Pritunl for Secure VPN Access https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As businesses shift to the cloud, securing virtual private networks (VPNs) becomes essential for safeguarding internal systems, remote access, and private communications. One robust solution is Pritunl, an open-source VPN server with simple, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade features.…
Automating EC2 Shutdowns Using Lambda and CloudWatch Events https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Managing AWS EC2 instances efficiently is crucial to controlling cloud costs and ensuring optimal resource usage. Automating the shutdown of unused or idle EC2 instances is a powerful approach to achieve this. In this podcast, we’ll learn how to use AWS Lambda and Amazon CloudWatch Events (now EventBridge) to schedule and automate EC2 shutdowns.…
Protect Your EC2: How to Use NAT Gateway for Safe Internet Access https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ One critical concern when deploying Amazon EC2 instances in a private subnet is ensuring secure and controlled internet access. Using a NAT (Network Address Translation) Gateway allows private EC2 instances to access the internet (e.g., for OS updates, downloading packages) without exposing them to inbound connections. This helps maintain security and follows best practices for VPC architecture.…
Terraforming the Future: Building Configurable and Clustered Web Servers with Terraform https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/terraforming-the-future-building-configurable-and-clustered-web-servers-with-terraform/ Ever stared at a chaotic web infrastructure deployment and thought, “There has to be a better way than clicking through 37 different AWS console screens”? I’ve been there. Your team is counting on you, deadlines are looming, and manually setting up servers feels like building sandcastles at high tide.…
Boosting Productivity: Using AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, and SES for Email Automation https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/boosting-productivity-using-aws-lambda-cloudwatch-and-ses-for-email-automation/ Ever stared at your inbox, drowning in manual emails that should’ve been automated years ago? You’re not alone. The average tech professional wastes 11 hours weekly on tasks that could be automated—that’s over 500 hours annually! I’m about to show you how AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, and SES can transform your email automation workflow in ways your team will actually thank you for.…
Secure Multi-Account AWS Secret Management with SOPS and a Central KMS Key https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/secure-multi-account-aws-secret-management-with-sops-and-a-central-kms-key/ Ever stared at your AWS console wondering how your team shares secrets safely across multiple accounts without inviting chaos? I have too. It’s like trying to coordinate a surprise party over loudspeaker – risky business. Managing secrets across AWS accounts shouldn’t require a PhD in cryptography or invite security nightmares. Yet most teams struggle with this balance daily.…
Designing the Perfect Auth System: What Your Users Truly Need https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/designing-the-perfect-auth-system-what-your-users-truly-need/ Ever logged into an app and thought, “Why is this so painful?” You’re not alone. The average user abandons sign-up after just 24 seconds if it feels too complicated. Authentication systems don’t have to be the obstacle course most companies make them. They should be invisible doorways—getting users where they want to go without making them jump through hoops.…
When to Use DynamoDB and When to Use RDS: AWS Database Comparison https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/when-to-use-dynamodb-and-when-to-use-rds-aws-database-comparison/ You’re staring at your database decision with the same expression I had choosing between tacos and pizza last night. Both sound good, but which one is right? When it comes to AWS databases, picking between DynamoDB and RDS isn’t just a technical choice—it’s a strategic one that affects your application’s performance, scalability, and your team’s sleep schedule.…
Designing a Real-Time Logging API That Handles Millions of Events Per Second https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As systems scale and become more distributed, the ability to ingest, process, and analyze logs in real-time becomes mission-critical. Logging APIs are not just debugging tools but the backbone of observability, operational intelligence, and security monitoring. But how do you design a logging system that can reliably handle millions of events per second?…
CloudFormation vs. CDK vs. Terraform: Ultimate Infrastructure as Code Showdown https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As cloud infrastructure becomes increasingly complex, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools are vital for provisioning, managing, and maintaining scalable cloud environments. Three leading contenders—AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit), and Terraform—stand out in the IaC arena. This podcast compares these tools, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and best-use scenarios.…
EMR API Integration: Configure Proxies and Use Python Requests for Secure Connectivity https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Integrating with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system securely and reliably requires careful consideration of network configurations, authentication mechanisms, and data privacy. This podcast outlines how to configure proxy settings and use the requests library in Python for secure API communication with an EMR backend.…
Seamless Cloud Migration: Harness the Power of AWS Data Transfer Terminal https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Migrating data to the cloud can be daunting, especially when faced with large-scale transfers, security concerns, and minimal downtime requirements. AWS Data Transfer Terminal offers a robust solution, enabling organizations to perform secure, efficient, and seamless data migrations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS Cloud. This podcast explores how AWS Data Transfer Terminal streamlines cloud adoption and enhances data migration strategies.…
Automate Log Cleanup and Cost Optimization with Shell Scripts https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today's cloud-driven landscape, logging is essential for monitoring, debugging, and maintaining application health. However, uncontrolled log accumulation can lead to excessive storage usage, increased costs, and system inefficiencies. Automating log cleanup using shell scripts ensures optimal storage utilization and contributes to significant cost savings.…
AWS AppSync Explained: Create Powerful Serverless GraphQL APIs https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/aws-appsync-explained-create-powerful-serverless-graphql-apis/ You’ve been staring at that messy REST API spaghetti code for hours, haven’t you? Multiple endpoints, inconsistent data structures, and the client-side logic that makes you question your life choices.…
Seamless AWS Access for OutSystems Users: Federated Identity with Temporary Credentials https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/seamless-aws-access-for-outsystems-users-federated-identity-with-temporary-credentials/ Ever spent hours fighting with AWS credential management while your OutSystems project deadline looms closer? You’re not alone. I’ve seen development teams waste entire sprints just trying to securely connect their OutSystems applications to AWS services.…
End-to-End Deployment of Hugging Face Models Using AWS SageMaker https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/end-to-end-deployment-of-hugging-face-models-using-aws-sagemaker/ Ever stared at a complex ML model on Hugging Face and wondered, “How the heck do I actually deploy this thing in production?” You’re not alone. Data scientists everywhere are nodding right now.…
How to Set Up an NFS Server and Client on Ubuntu: Step-by-Step Guide https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/how-to-set-up-an-nfs-server-and-client-on-ubuntu-step-by-step-guide/ Ever spent hours digging through online forums because your team’s shared files suddenly disappeared? You’re not alone. Network File System (NFS) storage issues can turn a productive workday into a troubleshooting nightmare.…
Build, Deploy, Scale: Creating and Managing AWS EKS with CI/CD https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/build-deploy-scale-creating-and-managing-aws-eks-with-ci-cd/ Ever spent 48 sleepless hours troubleshooting a Kubernetes deployment only to discover it was a simple configuration issue? You’re not alone. Container orchestration is powerful, but the learning curve can feel like scaling Everest in flip-flops.…
Streamline AMI Management: How AWS EC2 Image Builder Boosts Efficiency https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Managing Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) can quickly become complex and error-prone, especially at scale. Manual processes lead to inconsistencies, outdated software stacks, and increased operational overhead. AWS EC2 Image Builder offers a powerful solution to automate and simplify the process of building, testing, and distributing secure and up-to-date AMIs. This podcast explores how EC2 Image Builder streamlines AMI management and improves operational efficiency.…
Understanding Partitioning in Apache Spark: Key to Big Data Performance https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ When working with massive datasets in Apache Spark, partitioning is one of the most important yet often overlooked concepts. How data is split across nodes can drastically influence performance, resource utilization, and cost efficiency. In this podcast, we’ll delve deep into partitioning in Spark, explain why it matters, and explore best practices to help you maximize your Spark workloads.…
Enable Distributed Tracing on EKS: Integrate AWS X-Ray with Your Apps https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In a cloud-native, microservices-driven architecture, gaining visibility into distributed systems is essential for performance monitoring and troubleshooting. Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) allows you to orchestrate containerized applications at scale, but understanding the behavior of those applications across services can be a challenge. Enter AWS X-Ray—a powerful distributed tracing solution that integrates seamlessly with EKS to help you identify bottlenecks, monitor service latency, and optimize performance.…
Networking Essentials Every DevOps and Cloud Engineer Must Know https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ DevOps and Cloud Engineers must be fluent in networking fundamentals to architect, secure, and troubleshoot complex infrastructures in today's cloud-driven world. Whether deploying Kubernetes clusters, building CI/CD pipelines, or scaling services across regions, networking is the silent backbone of every operation. This podcast covers the critical networking concepts that every DevOps and Cloud professional should master.…
Exploiting SSRF Like a Pro: Real-World Attacks Using Burp Suite https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to make the server-side application send HTTP requests to an unintended location.
Securely Deploying HumanGov on AWS EC2 Across States Using Ansible and GitOps with CodeCommit https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/securely-deploying-humangov-on-aws-ec2-across-states-using-ansible-and-gitops-with-codecommit/ Ever stared at your screen for hours trying to deploy HumanGov across multiple state servers, wondering if there’s a better way than manual configuration and SSH nightmares? You’re not alone. Government IT teams across the country are drowning in deployment complexity while security auditors breathe down their necks.…
Automate FreeBSD Image Creation for AWS EC2 with Packer and EC2 AMI Tools https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/automate-freebsd-image-creation-for-aws-ec2-with-packer-and-ec2-ami-tools/ Ever spent hours manually creating custom FreeBSD images for AWS only to end up with something that breaks in production? Yeah, me too. It’s a special kind of frustration that only systems engineers understand.…
LocalStack for SDETs: Seamless Spring Boot Testing with DynamoDB Integration https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/localstack-for-sdets-seamless-spring-boot-testing-with-dynamodb-integration/ Ever spent hours battling mock services for your Spring Boot tests, only to have everything break in production anyway? Yeah, me too. It’s the special kind of frustration reserved for SDETs who just want reliable test environments.…
Manage Complex AWS Setups Using Terragrunt and Terraform the Right Way https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/manage-complex-aws-setups-using-terragrunt-and-terraform-the-right-way/ Ever stared at your AWS infrastructure and thought, “This is a mess, and I have no idea how to manage it properly”? You’re not alone. Thousands of DevOps engineers struggle daily with the chaos of multiple environments, regions, and accounts.…
Simplify Data Lakehouse Architecture Using Iceberg and AWS Glue Catalog https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/simplify-data-lakehouse-architecture-using-iceberg-and-aws-glue-catalog/ You’re probably spending 60% of your engineering time just wrestling with data inconsistencies across your lakehouse architecture. Am I right? Data teams everywhere face this same struggle – trying to unify data access while formats, schemas, and storage layers keep multiplying like rabbits.…
Terraform Code Hygiene: Automate Quality Checks with TFLint and FMT https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized cloud provisioning, with Terraform emerging as a dominant tool for managing cloud infrastructure. However, maintaining code quality and consistency becomes crucial as teams grow and codebases expand. This is where automated quality checks with TFLint and Terraform FMT come into play.…
Build and Provision a Web Server with Terraform on AWS, Azure, or GCP https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Provisioning cloud infrastructure manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. Enter Terraform, an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that enables you to automate and manage your infrastructure reliably across multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).…
Build and Configure a Kafka Cluster on AWS EC2: A DevOps Guide https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Apache Kafka is a powerful distributed streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Deploying Kafka on AWS EC2 offers flexibility and control, making it a preferred choice for DevOps professionals who want to manage the infrastructure directly. This podcast walks you through the end-to-end setup process.…
Image Intelligence at Scale: VisualInsight’s AI-Powered Automation Explained https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the ability to analyze and understand images at scale has become essential. Whether for content moderation, product tagging, security surveillance, or visual search, businesses increasingly use advanced image recognition solutions. One of the standout innovations in this space is VisualInsight, an AI-powered platform that transforms raw image data into actionable intelligence. Here's a comprehensive overview of how VisualInsight automates image analysis at scale and revolutionizes business operations.…
Secure AWS Credentials in GitLab CI/CD Using HashiCorp Vault https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As organizations shift towards DevSecOps and adopt cloud-native CI/CD pipelines, securing cloud credentials becomes a top priority. This podcast walks you through the best practices for securely managing and injecting AWS credentials into GitLab CI/CD pipelines using HashiCorp Vault.…
Authenticate Docker to Amazon ECR on Ubuntu with ECR Credential Helper https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/authenticate-docker-to-amazon-ecr-on-ubuntu-with-ecr-credential-helper/ Ever pulled your hair out trying to authenticate Docker with Amazon ECR on Ubuntu? You’re not alone. Developers everywhere are silently cursing at their terminals while copying and pasting temporary credentials that expire faster than milk left on the counter.…
Secure Your Kubernetes Cluster: External Secrets Operator on AWS EKS with Terraform https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/secure-your-kubernetes-cluster-external-secrets-operator-on-aws-eks-with-terraform/ You’re staring at your Kubernetes cluster, feeling that constant security anxiety. “Are my secrets really safe?” It’s the question that haunts every DevOps engineer’s sleep.…
Amazon EKS Auto Mode: Effortless Kubernetes Management in the Cloud https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/amazon-eks-auto-mode-effortless-kubernetes-management-in-the-cloud/ Ever spent 20 hours troubleshooting Kubernetes node configurations when you should’ve been building actual features? Yeah, you’re not alone.…
Customizing API Gateway Requests and Responses Using Velocity Template Language (VTL) https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/customizing-api-gateway-requests-and-responses-using-velocity-template-language-vtl/ Ever stared at API Gateway integration code wondering if there’s a better way to massage that request before it hits your backend? If you’re nodding, you’re not alone.…
Unlocking the Power of AWS CloudWatch: Real-Time Monitoring Made Simple https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/unlocking-the-power-of-aws-cloudwatch-real-time-monitoring-made-simple/ Ever waited on hold with IT for 40 minutes while your cloud service was down, costing your company thousands in lost productivity? Yeah, that’s the nightmare AWS CloudWatch aims to prevent.…
How to Enable FinOps During the Deploy Phase of DevOps https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ The deployment phase of DevOps is where applications go live, resources are provisioned, and real cloud spending begins. This stage also presents a golden opportunity to integrate FinOps (Financial Operations) principles, bridging the technical and financial accountability gap. By embedding FinOps early in the deployment lifecycle, organizations can foster a culture of cost transparency, drive cloud efficiency, and prevent budget overruns.…
Automate Release Documentation: Python Scripts and Confluence Wiki Integration https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Managing release documentation can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially in fast-paced development environments. Automating this process using Python and integrating it with Confluence—a popular team collaboration tool—can drastically improve efficiency, consistency, and traceability in software delivery pipelines.…
Generative AI in the Cloud: How to Use AWS Bedrock for Real-World Applications https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ The landscape of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, with Generative AI emerging as a transformative force across industries. Whether it's generating text, code, images, or even synthetic data, businesses are finding new and creative ways to harness AI. AWS Bedrock has made this technology more accessible by providing a fully managed service that allows developers to build and scale generative AI applications securely and efficiently.…
Terraform Best Practices: Using cidrsubnet and Loops for Scalable Subnet Management https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Managing scalable and maintainable subnets is a cornerstone of efficient infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform. Rather than hardcoding subnet CIDRs manually, using cidrsubnet in conjunction with Terraform loops (like for_each or count) enables you to create subnet blocks dynamically and programmatically. This approach reduces error, enhances clarity, and promotes reusability.…
Leveraging Open Source to Build Scalable Internal Tools: A Real-World Guide https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, building internal tools is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity for operational efficiency. However, the costs and complexities of custom development can often be a barrier. That's where open-source software (OSS) steps in. Leveraging OSS allows organizations to build flexible, scalable, cost-effective internal solutions with minimal overhead.…
Building Fault-Tolerant Systems with DLQs: A Hands-On Example https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In the world of distributed systems and microservices, failure is inevitable. Systems must be built to withstand and gracefully handle errors without losing data or crashing critical processes. The Dead Letter Queue (DLQ) is a powerful pattern that increases fault tolerance. DLQs are designed to catch and store messages that a system fails to process, allowing engineers to review, troubleshoot, and reprocess them without affecting the main data flow.…
Infrastructure as Code: Provisioning EKS Node Groups on AWS with Pulumi and Go https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Provisioning Kubernetes clusters in the cloud has never been more efficient, thanks to the rise of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Pulumi stands out by enabling developers to use familiar programming languages such as Go, Python, TypeScript, and .NET. This podcast will walk you through provisioning Amazon EKS node groups using Pulumi with the Go programming language.…
The Role of DynamoDB in Zoom’s Infrastructure at Scale https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As one of the world’s most widely used video conferencing platforms, Zoom handles an enormous volume of real-time data traffic. From managing user metadata to ensuring seamless meeting operations, scalability and low-latency performance are key. At the heart of this robust backend infrastructure lies Amazon DynamoDB — a fully managed NoSQL database service that plays a vital role in Zoom’s global operations.…
The AWS Optimization Stack: Tools for Performance, Cost, and Resource Management https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As cloud environments scale, organizations face mounting pressure to deliver performance, manage resources efficiently, and keep costs under control. AWS offers a rich ecosystem of tools designed to address these exact challenges. Whether you're a startup monitoring cloud spend or an enterprise scaling hundreds of services, leveraging the right AWS optimization stack can significantly improve your cloud ROI.…
Deploy React in Dev, Test, and Prod Using AWS CDK: A Complete Guide https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ React applications power some of the most dynamic user interfaces in today’s digital world. While developing a React app is relatively straightforward, managing its deployment lifecycle across Dev, Test, and Production environments can be complex. Enter AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit) — an infrastructure-as-code tool that lets you define cloud resources using familiar programming languages. This podcast will explore how to build, package, and deploy your React app across multiple environments using AWS CDK.…
Dynamic Data Catalogs Explained: Storing Metadata and Retrieving Data at Scale https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today’s data-driven world, organizations generate and process data at an unprecedented scale. Efficient data discovery, governance, and retrieval have become critical, and dynamic data catalogs are the linchpin of modern data architecture. This podcast explores dynamic data catalogs, how they function, and why they are indispensable for scalable metadata management and data access.…
Kubernetes Workloads Explained: When to Use Deployments, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform designed to automate the' deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Among its many components, workloads define how containers run on your cluster. Three of the most common Kubernetes workload types are Deployments, Stateful Sets, and Daemon Sets. Each serves a distinct purpose and is optimized for different application requirements.…
3-Tier Web Application Architecture: The Secret to High-Performance Web Apps https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today's fast-paced digital world, delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performing web applications is no longer optional—it's essential. One of the most time-tested and powerful architectural patterns to achieve this is the 3-tier web application architecture. This podcast explores what this architecture entails, why it works so effectively, and how you can leverage it for your web development projects.…
AWS mTLS Configuration: Comparing ALB and API Gateway for Secure Client Authentication https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today’s increasingly security-conscious cloud environments, mutual TLS (mTLS) has become vital for authenticating and authorizing clients. AWS offers multiple services to implement mTLS, but the most commonly used are Application Load Balancer (ALB) and Amazon API Gateway. This podcast dives into how both options support mTLS and compares their configuration, scalability, security features, and use cases, helping you choose the best fit for your application.…
AWS Console Not Loading? Here’s How to Fix It Fast https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ When the AWS Management Console refuses to load, it can be incredibly frustrating, especially when trying to deploy, debug, or manage production infrastructure. Fortunately, quick and effective fixes get you back on track. This podcast outlines common causes and step-by-step solutions to resolve the issue quickly.…
Shared Networking in the Cloud: A Practical Guide for Organizational Efficiency https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As cloud computing becomes the backbone of modern IT infrastructure, organizations continuously seek ways to streamline operations, cut costs, and maintain strong security postures. Shared networking in the cloud emerges as a strategic architecture pattern that enables organizations to optimize their network resources, especially in multi-account environments. This podcast walks through the principles, benefits, and practical implementation of shared networking to enhance organizational efficiency.…
EKS on Autopilot: Leveraging IaC and GitOps Frameworks for Automated Workflows https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As Kubernetes continues to dominate modern application deployment, Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) has become a go-to platform for enterprises aiming to run secure, scalable, and resilient containerized applications. Taking it further, EKS on Autopilot —an abstraction model inspired by GKE's Autopilot mode—emphasizes automation, minimizing infrastructure management.…
Secure and Streamline Your Schema Deployments: AWS RDS and Liquibase User Access Guide https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today's agile DevOps environments, database schema changes must be fast, secure, and automated. Integrating Liquibase with Amazon RDS is a powerful combination for achieving reliable and consistent schema deployments. This podcast walks you through configuring secure user access to RDS for Liquibase, enabling you to take control of your database CI/CD pipeline.…
Observability Unleashed: Custom AWS SDK Instrumentation with OpenTelemetry in Go https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In modern cloud-native applications, observability is essential for understanding system behavior, ensuring performance, and detecting issues before they impact users. When building Go applications that interact with AWS services using the AWS SDK, capturing telemetry data (traces, metrics, logs) gives you deep visibility into service calls and dependencies.…
AWS-Powered Game Hosting: Seamless CI/CD with S3, CodePipeline, and CloudFront https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In the fast-paced world of game development, it is crucial to ensure your updates are deployed quickly, reliably, and globally. Whether you're building browser-based games or single-page applications (SPAs), AWS offers a robust and scalable infrastructure that supports continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) using Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, and Amazon CloudFront.…
Mastering AWS Architecture: How to Minimize API Gateway Costs Effectively https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Amazon API Gateway is a powerful tool that allows developers to create, publish, maintain, monitor, and secure APIs at scale. However, if not appropriately managed, API Gateway can become a costly component of your AWS architecture. This podcast explores strategies to minimize costs while maintaining performance and reliability.…
Streamline AWS Infrastructure with OpenTofu: A DevOps Approach to Networking https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Managing cloud infrastructure efficiently is at the heart of every modern DevOps operation. AWS offers a robust set of networking tools and services, but managing them at scale can be complex. Enter OpenTofu, an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that helps you define, deploy, and manage AWS networking components with consistency, repeatability, and automation.…
Boost Kubernetes Productivity: Getting Started with AWS EKS Auto Mode https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Kubernetes is a powerful system for automating containerized applications, but managing infrastructure can often hinder developer velocity. AWS EKS Auto Mode is a game-changing enhancement designed to abstract away the complexity of infrastructure provisioning, letting you focus entirely on your workloads. This podcast walks you through EKS Auto Mode, its benefits, how to get started, and best practices to maximize your Kubernetes productivity.…
Node.js Meets Redis on AWS: Scalable Session Management and Caching Explained https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Modern web applications demand speed, scalability, and robust session handling. When Node.js, Redis, and AWS come together, they form a powerful trio for creating fast and resilient applications. This podcast will explore implementing scalable session management and caching with Node.js and Redis, all within the AWS ecosystem.…
Automate Puppeteer Deployments on AWS Fargate with GitHub Actions: A Complete Guide https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Headless browser automation using Puppeteer is essential for tasks like web scraping, end-to-end testing, and content rendering. However, deploying Puppeteer at scale requires a serverless solution that minimizes overhead and simplifies operations. AWS Fargate, in combination with GitHub Actions, provides a powerful, scalable, and automated pipeline for deploying Puppeteer applications.…
Reliable AWS Testing Without the Cloud: Using Moto to Mock AWS Services https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Testing cloud applications that depend on AWS services can be costly and complex. You need credentials to access live services and account for potential charges and failures. Moto is a powerful Python library that mocks out AWS services for unit testing and local development without actually calling the real AWS infrastructure.…
Host Header Injection Uncovered: Real-World Examples and Mitigation Tactics https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Host Header Injection (HHI) is a lesser-known but dangerous web vulnerability that occurs when a web application improperly uses the value of the Host HTTP header to generate dynamic content, perform redirects, or make security decisions. This opens doors for phishing, cache poisoning, password reset hijacking, and more.…
Rust in the Cloud: Building Lightning-Fast, Cloud-Native Apps on AWS https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Rust has rapidly gained traction as a systems programming language that blends performance, reliability, and safety. With its memory safety guarantees, zero-cost abstractions, and fearlessness in concurrency, Rust is uniquely positioned to drive high-performance workloads in cloud-native environments. When paired with the flexibility and scalability of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Rust becomes a potent tool for developers building modern, cloud-first applications.…
Revolutionizing Industrial IoT with Amazon Bedrock Agents: Natural Language Interfaces for Machine Data https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) transforms how factories, energy plants, and transportation systems operate. With thousands of sensors generating complex machine data, operators and analysts are often overwhelmed by dashboards, SQL queries, and manual inspections. But a new era is dawning — natural language interfaces powered by generative AI.…
Building a Resilient Data Backbone: Mastering Data Modeling Techniques https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Mastering data modeling techniques is fundamental in today's data-driven world, where agility and scalability determine business success. A resilient data backbone is not just about storing data—it’s about designing a flexible, scalable system that maintains high integrity while supporting a wide range of business requirements.…
Machine Learning Productionization: Challenges, Solutions, and Tools You Need https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Taking machine learning (ML) models from the lab to production is one of the most critical and challenging steps in the ML lifecycle. While developing an ML model might seem hard, productionizing it brings a whole new set of complexities around deployment, monitoring, scalability, and lifecycle management.…
Choosing the Right AWS Load Balancer: ALB, NLB, or GLB? https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In the AWS ecosystem, load balancers ensure your applications' scalability, reliability, and high availability. Amazon offers three main types of load balancers via Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)
Exploring AWS Graph Ecosystem Innovations: Meet GraphRAG https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As enterprises increasingly turn to advanced data analytics and generative AI, the need for context-aware and semantically connected data ecosystems has never been more critical. Recognizing this, AWS has introduced GraphRAG, a groundbreaking innovation that blends graph databases with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques to deliver more intelligent, accurate, and explainable AI outputs.…
How to Implement Effective Tagging in Terraform for Better AWS/GCP/Azure Management https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Resource tagging is no longer optional in today’s complex cloud environments—it’s essential. Whether you're managing infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure, effective tagging can significantly enhance visibility, cost allocation, security, and automation. Terraform, the popular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, provides a robust framework for implementing consistent and scalable tagging strategies.…
From Code to Cloud: Deploying Python Serverless Apps on AWS with Terraform https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Serverless computing is revolutionizing how developers build and scale applications. By abstracting away the server management layer, you can focus on code and business logic while letting cloud providers like AWS handle infrastructure. This podcast walks you through deploying a Python serverless application using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Terraform—a powerful Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool for automating cloud resource provisioning.…
Build and Deploy Laravel Apps Like a Pro: CI/CD with Docker, Nginx & GitHub Actions https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Deploying Laravel applications efficiently is critical to ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability. In this podcast, you’ll learn how to build a complete CI/CD pipeline using Docker, Nginx, and GitHub Actions to automate deployment and streamline your Laravel development lifecycle.…
Optimizing Web Traffic with Path-Based Routing on Load Balancers https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, delivering seamless web experiences is crucial to keeping users engaged. One way to optimize web traffic and boost performance is through path-based routing with application load balancers. This strategy enhances performance and reliability and provides flexibility in how traffic is managed and scaled.…
Mastering IAM with Terraform: Comparing Heredoc, jsonencode(), and aws_iam_policy_document https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ When managing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies with Terraform, choosing the proper method to define and render policy documents can significantly affect readability, maintainability, and validation.…
Streamlining Infrastructure: Sharing Security Groups in a Multi-Account AWS Environment https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In modern AWS cloud environments, organizations often adopt multi-account strategies to improve security, manage billing, and streamline development workflows. One common challenge in such setups is efficiently sharing security groups across accounts, especially when dealing with centralized networking patterns like the hub-and-spoke model.…
Automate EC2 Shutdown with Lambda: A Cost-Saving Solution for Development Environments https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In cloud environments, one of the most overlooked opportunities for cost optimization is the idle infrastructure—especially Amazon EC2 instances used for development and testing. Developers often spin up instances during working hours and forget to shut them down, leading to unnecessary expenses. In this podcast, we’ll walk through how to automate EC2 shutdowns using AWS Lambda—a smart, serverless approach to saving money.…
How Aurora DSQL Delivers on 4 Key Promises to Supercharge Your SQL Productivity https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Amazon Aurora DSQL (Dynamic SQL) has emerged as a game-changing solution in the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics and database management. It blends the performance and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open-source solutions. But what truly sets it apart is how it fulfills four key promises directly impacting SQL productivity, developer efficiency, and application agility.…
Getting Started with AWS EC2: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your First Server https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Launching your first cloud server can seem intimidating, but with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its powerful EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) service, it's more accessible than ever. This podcast walks you through the steps of launching an EC2 instance — from setting up your account to logging into your first virtual server.…
AWS Console vs. Compliance: How to Handle Unauthorized STS Region Calls https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides robust access control and auditing tools to help organizations maintain security and compliance. However, unauthorized Security Token Service (STS) calls from unsupported or restricted regions can raise serious red flags, especially in regulated industries. This podcast dives deep into the nature of unauthorized STS region calls, how to detect and manage them, and how to align with best security practices and compliance requirements.…
Automate with Integrity: Ethical Infrastructure Practices Using Terraform https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized how modern organizations manage and scale their cloud environments. Terraform, one of the most popular IaC tools, empowers engineers to automate infrastructure deployment consistently and quickly. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As infrastructure grows in complexity and automation becomes pervasive, ethical practices must guide our automation efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and security.…
Serverless Schedulers on AWS: Automate Tasks Without Managing Servers https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In modern cloud environments, automation is critical for maintaining scalability, efficiency, and resilience. AWS provides robust serverless solutions for scheduling tasks without the need to provision or manage the underlying infrastructure. This podcast will walk you through the core options and best practices for using serverless schedulers on AWS to automate workflows, improve system efficiency, and reduce operational overhead.…
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