Summary of AWS blogs for the week of Monday May 15

In the week of Mon May 15 2023 AWS published 87 blog posts – here is an overview of what happened.

Topics Covered

Desktop and Application Streaming

How Neo Financial and Veyon use Amazon Workspaces for Zero Trust and Virtual Labs

Organizations handling personal financial data must meet strict compliance requirements and maintain the highest levels of security while enabling remote workers with the tools required to do their jobs and supporting Zero Trust initiatives. Neo Financial, a Canadian financial technology firm, used Amazon WorkSpaces to achieve these goals. Amazon WorkSpaces allows Neo Financial to provide remote access to resources and applications, while maintaining the security requirements and compliance.

Zero Trust Security

Neo Financial adopted an Amazon WorkSpaces Zero Trust architecture with Amazon WorkDocs and Amazon WorkLink. With Amazon WorkDocs, Neo Financial uses a secure, cloud-based storage solution for all the files it needs to store, share, and collaborate on with its remote staff. Amazon WorkLink provides secure access to approved websites and resources from an approved list. This enables Neo Financial employees to securely access approved company resources without having to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Compliance Requirements

Neo Financial also leveraged Amazon WorkSpaces to maintain compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) regulations. Amazon WorkSpaces helps Neo Financial ensure that all customer data is stored securely and is not exposed to unauthorized access. Amazon WorkSpaces also helps reduce compliance audit costs and keeps Neo Financial compliant with the latest version of the PCI DSS.

Virtual Labs

Organizations can also leverage Amazon WorkSpaces to create virtual labs. Veyon, a solution for remote control and monitoring of virtual labs, can be used with Amazon WorkSpaces to create a secure and reliable virtual lab environment. With Veyon, teachers have the ability to monitor student activity and gain remote control of the lab environment. Veyon allows teachers to ensure that students access only the resources, applications, and websites that have been approved for use in the lab. Veyon also offers the ability to monitor student activity in real time, allowing teachers to review student progress and provide assistance when needed.

Cloud2 and Amazon WorkSpaces

At Cloud2, we understand the importance of providing clients with secure remote access solutions while adhering to strict compliance requirements. Our team of certified professionals can help you set up and configure your Amazon WorkSpaces environment, as well as provide guidance on the best practices for Zero Trust security and compliance. Contact us today to learn more about how Cloud2 can help you leverage Amazon WorkSpaces for your remote access needs.

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AWS DevOps Blog

How Cirrusgo Achieved Rapid Resolution with Amazon DevOps Guru

Cirrusgo, a Danish software engineering firm, was recently having issues related to database performance. Luckily, they were able to quickly resolve the issue thanks to the Amazon DevOps Guru for RDS feature. This feature uses machine learning algorithms to help organizations identify and resolve performance-related issues in the AWS environment.

How it Works

Amazon DevOps Guru relies on a combination of AI-driven algorithms and operational best practices to detect performance issues in databases, networks, and compute resources. These algorithms analyze millions of lines of raw operational data to identify when an issue is present. Once detected, the algorithm will then provide recommendations on how to resolve the issue.

Cirrusgo’s Results

Cirrusgo was able to use the Amazon DevOps Guru for RDS to quickly identify and resolve their operational issue related to database performance. This allowed them to reduce the impact on their business and continue providing the high-quality product and service they are known for.

How Cloud2 Can Help

At Cloud2, we offer both professional and managed services to help organizations get the most out of their AWS environment. We are experienced in leveraging the Amazon DevOps Guru for RDS to ensure that our clients can quickly identify and address any performance-related issues. Our team of AWS experts will work with you to create the best solution for your organization. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you get the most out of your cloud environment.

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AWS for SAP

Introduction to AWS Application Load Balancer for SAP Enterprise Portal

SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) is a Java-based application that requires customers to use SAP Web Dispatcher as the entry point for their HTTP(s) requests. SAP Web Dispatcher takes care of the distribution of the requests across application servers, and for web-based HTTP(s) requests, it needs to be visible to the internet. This is where the AWS Application Load Balancer (ALB) comes in.

How is ALB different from Classic Load Balancer?

The AWS Application Load Balancer (ALB) provides a modern approach to distributing the incoming requests to application servers. This means that it offers a wide variety of features that are not available with the Classic Load Balancer. These features include SSL/TLS termination, content routing and automated provisioning of resources.

Using ALB for SAP Enterprise Portal

The ALB is a cost-effective solution for the distribution of requests for SAP EP, meaning that it can be used to provide a secure and reliable access to the application. With the ALB, customers can use SSL/TLS to securely encrypt the communication of requests and responses between the application and

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