In today’s fast-paced digital environment, operational efficiency and security are important. This blog post explores a streamlined approach to retrieving user emails from specific IPs in WordPress using Slack Slash commands powered by AWS Systems Manager (SSM) and AWS Lambda. Automating this process significantly reduces the operational overhead associated with running SQL commands manually. Additionally, […]
Transferring an Amazon Route 53 Domain to Another AWS Account: Troubleshooting DNS Propagation
I recently transferred my domain to a different AWS account. However, despite waiting for the standard 48-hour DNS propagation period, I noticed the changes were not propagating as expected. In this article, we’ll delve into the steps I followed, potential pitfalls, and solutions to ensure a smooth domain transfer process. DNS propagation is the process of […]
Setting Up Slack Notifications for AWS Budget Alerts
Managing cloud costs effectively is crucial for businesses. AWS provides a feature to set budget alerts that notify you when your costs exceed a certain threshold. While these alerts can be sent via email, they can sometimes get lost in the flurry of daily emails, leading to delayed responses. This is where real-time Slack notifications […]
Setting Up Real-Time Slack Notifications for Amazon EC2 and EBS Events: A Step-by-Step Guide
Overview Stay updated with your Amazon EC2 and EBS events directly through your Slack channel. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a system that sends a Slack notifications for the following events: Before we delve into the implementation steps, it’s crucial to understand why real-time notifications for Amazon EC2 and […]
Validate Referrer Headers using CloudFront Function
Amazon CloudFront, a content delivery network (CDN), lets you distribute content with low latency and high data transfer speeds. One of its many features is the ability to create CloudFront functions, which are lightweight functions that can manipulate HTTP requests and responses. This article will discuss creating a CloudFront function to validate Referrer headers. Referrer […]
My AWS Certified SYSOPS Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02) Exam Experience
I recently took and passed the SYSOPS Administrator Exam, and I wanted to share my experience. This was a challenging yet rewarding journey, and I hope my insights will help those who are planning to take the same path. About the Exam The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate ( SOA-C02 ) is consistently among the top paying […]
Leveraging Amazon CloudFront with S3 and Route 53 for Subdomain Configuration
Amazon S3 and Route 53, both provided by AWS, offer a comprehensive solution for managing and deploying web content. Route 53 allows you to create alias records that direct to the website endpoint of your S3 bucket. Meanwhile, Amazon S3 is a robust service for hosting static websites. These services, when used together, provide a […]
Setting up a Static Website on Amazon S3
What is Amazon S3? Amazon S3, a scalable and secure object storage service, offers an efficient and cost-effective way to host static websites. In this article, I will guide you through a step-by-step process of setting up a static website on Amazon S3. Whether you’re an experienced developer or a beginner just starting out, this […]
Setting Up Redirects on Amazon S3 for a Custom Domain Registered with Route 53
This article will guide you on creating redirects on Amazon S3 for a website with a custom domain registered with Amazon Route 53. The following services will be used: Amazon Route 53 for domain registration and routing internet traffic, Amazon S3 for bucket creation, uploading a redirection script, configuring permissions for public access, and configuring […]
My AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) Exam Experience
Recently, I took and passed my second AWS exam, which was AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). In this article, I want to share with you the resources I used and some tips for the exam. Exam Preparation Exam Tips Conclusion Earning the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) certification is a difficult […]