This post walks through how to use GitHub as CfCT's source of truth for template updates and AWS account/environment management. CfCT's Configuration Source CfCT needs some location to serve as its "configuration source"...it's source of truth. In this previous post, I stated that I was going to create a GitHub repository that would contain the … Continue reading Using GitHub as CfCT’s Configuration Source
CfCT streamlines AWS account setup by converting your manual checklist into a consistent, automated pipeline that applies your baselines across every account. The Situation... Some organizations begin their transition to the cloud in a straightforward manner, migrating to AWS when their on-premises VMware cluster and/or physical data center has reached capacity, and there is either … Continue reading Introduction to Customizations for Control Tower (CfCT)
I had the chance to sit in on an AWS workshop this week focused on AWS Transform for VMware, and I wanted to share my notes and takeaways. This post is not meant to be a deep technical dive or an official AWS guide - it’s more of a “here’s what I learned, go do … Continue reading AWS Transform for VMware – Workshop Notes
I was asked recently, "Can I store AWS LZA config files on GitHub?" The answer is 'yes' and I'll endeavor to show you how on this post. What is the AWS Landing Zone Accelerator? The AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) is a solution designed to help organizations deploy a secure, compliant, and scalable AWS cloud … Continue reading How to store and use AWS LZA Config Files on GitHub
AWS announced late in 2024 that they were offering free retakes for AWS Practitioner exams attempted by Feb. 15, 2025. I am typically one to slack off when it comes to scheduling certification exams, let alone studying for them. This caught my attention though, knowing that the Certified AI Practitioner exam was pretty new. The … Continue reading My AWS Certified AI Practitioner Exam Experience
In preparation for recertifying for the AWS SA Pro exam, I reviewed the exam blueprint and noticed AWS App Runner listed under the Compute section of in-scope AWS services and features. I found myself wondering, “What is AWS App Runner?” This post aims to provide a simple answer to that question, which I hope will … Continue reading What is AWS App Runner?
Running Docker on Amazon WorkSpaces, has been challenging. Has Docker resolved this issue? Last week, I attended a deep dive webinar on Docker Desktop for Amazon WorkSpaces (DDAW), a cloud-hosted Docker engine designed to address the challenges of running Docker within Amazon WorkSpaces. This post is simply a recap of the webinar, including data from … Continue reading Docker Desktop for Amazon WorkSpaces
What is Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) is a solution provided by AWS that leverages Terraform to automate and manage the creation and configuration of AWS accounts. It is designed to streamline the account provisioning process, enforce consistent configurations, and ensure governance and compliance across multiple AWS accounts. It may … Continue reading Uninstalling Account Factory for Terraform (AFT)
When you deploy an AWS Organization using Control Tower, an AWSSSO IdP is created in every account. It's name ends with DO_NOT_DELETE. What happens if you delete it? Background I recently had someone reach out to me asking what happens if the auto-created AWS SSO IdP Provider that integrates with IAM Identity Center in Control … Continue reading You deleted the “DO_NOT_DELETE” IdP?
Do you wish to obtain the GitHub Foundations certification? Use the following tools to help you pass! Why I pursued the certification I suppose many factors drive an individual to pursue IT certifications. These include skill validation, career opportunities, job requirements, increased credibility, or professional growth and development. Recently, I took the GitHub Foundations exam … Continue reading Studying for the GitHub Foundations Exam?
