Top 10 Common Vulnerabilities Found in EC2 Instances (and How to Fix Them)
Cloud computing has made deploying infrastructure faster and more scalable than ever. However, with this flexibility comes a shared responsibility model while the cloud provider secures the underlying infrastructure, you are responsible for securing what runs on it. This is especially true for EC2 instances, which are essentially virtual servers exposed to the internet. Misconfigurations, […]
How to Use AWS Free Tier Effectively for Practice.
If you’re preparing for an AWS certification or just getting started with cloud computing, the AWS Free Tier is one of the best ways to gain real, hands-on experience without spending money. But many learners either underuse it or accidentally incur charges. This guide will show you how to maximize learning, avoid unnecessary costs, and […]
Do AWS Certifications Expire? Are They Still Valuable in 2026?
Cloud computing isn’t slowing down in fact, it’s becoming the backbone of nearly every modern business. Naturally, certifications from Amazon Web Services (AWS) remain some of the most popular credentials in tech. But a common question still pops up: Do AWS certifications expire? And are they still worth it in 2026? Let’s break it down […]
AWS Solutions Architect Interview Questions You’ll Actually Be Asked
1. What is Amazon Web Services? AWS is a cloud platform offering compute, storage, networking, and managed services. It helps businesses scale infrastructure on demand without owning physical hardware. 2. What is Amazon EC2? EC2 provides resizable virtual servers in the cloud. It allows you to run applications with full control over OS and configuration. […]
Security Specialty vs Solutions Architect Professional: Which One Should You Take?
Choosing the right AWS certification can significantly impact your career trajectory, especially when you’re deciding between two advanced-level credentials: AWS Certified Security – Specialty and AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional. Both certifications are highly respected, challenging, and valuable but they serve very different purposes. If you’re stuck choosing between them, this deep dive will […]
AWS Professional Certification Quiz: Are You Exam-Ready?
1. A company needs a highly available architecture across multiple regions. What should you use?A. Auto Scaling in one regionB. Multi-AZ deploymentC. Route 53 with health checksD. ELB only Answer: C 2. Which service helps you centrally manage multiple AWS accounts?A. IAMB. OrganizationsC. CloudFormationD. Config Answer: B 3. What is the best storage option for […]
App Runner vs Elastic Beanstalk vs ECS: Which AWS Service Should You Choose?
When deploying applications on Amazon Web Services, developers often face a confusing choice between multiple compute and deployment services. Among the most popular are App Runner, Elastic Beanstalk, and Elastic Container Service (ECS). At first glance, all three help you deploy and run applications but they differ significantly in control, complexity, scalability, and use cases. […]
Spot the Best AWS Service for the Use Case (Interactive Quiz)
Quiz Questions 1. You need scalable virtual servers in the cloud.A. S3B. EC2C. LambdaD. RDSAnswer: B – EC2 (compute service for virtual servers) 2. Store large amounts of unstructured data like images and videos.A. EBSB. S3C. DynamoDBD. RedshiftAnswer: B – S3 (object storage) 3. Run code without managing servers.A. EC2B. LambdaC. ECSD. LightsailAnswer: B – […]
AWS Architecture Diagram for Beginners.
Understanding how to design systems on Amazon Web Services can feel overwhelming at first. With dozens of services like Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and AWS Lambda, beginners often struggle to visualize how everything fits together. That’s where AWS architecture diagrams come in. This guide will help you understand AWS architecture diagrams from scratch, learn common […]
CI/CD Pipeline on AWS Using CodePipeline.
Introduction Modern applications demand fast, reliable, and repeatable deployments. Manual deployments are error-prone, slow, and difficult to scale. This is where CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment) comes in. In this blog, we’ll walk through building a complete CI/CD pipeline on AWS using CodePipeline, along with CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, IAM, and S3. We’ll also cover architecture, […]