I recently passed the AWS SA Pro Exam, and can confirm that it is indeed as tough as everyone makes it out to be! That does not mean that it is scary or too daunting to even consider. If I was able to pass it, then I am confident anyone reading this is also more … Continue reading My AWS Solution Architect Professional Certification Experience
Introduction to HCX Service Mesh
When I started working regularly with VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC) mid-way through 2019, HCX hadn't officially been switched over to the Service Mesh method of deployment. At some point before the end of the summer, HCX multi-site service mesh became the preferred way to deploy HCX within VMC. Eventually, the older HCX components method … Continue reading Introduction to HCX Service Mesh
Veeam Backup for AWS – File-Level Recovery (FLR) Task Stops with Failures
I had a curious issue recently while testing Veeam Backup for AWS. I had no issues deploying it, initializing it, configuring backups, nor restoring instances or volumes. I did however, run into an issue when performing a file-level restore (FLR). About 40 seconds after starting the FLR, I received the error (shown below) stating that … Continue reading Veeam Backup for AWS – File-Level Recovery (FLR) Task Stops with Failures
Knowing Your Veeam Restoration Toolbox
With so many tools available in the "admin toolbox", overlooking the best tool for the job is easy, especially when it comes to restoring data. We all need to keep in mind that the process or tool used "because we've always done it this way" may not be the best one, especially when you have … Continue reading Knowing Your Veeam Restoration Toolbox
Veeam Vanguard Summit through a cloud lens
Earlier this fall I had the honor of attending my first Veeam Vanguard Summit. For those who aren't aware, the Veeam Vanguard is an influencer program, and one of the annual benefits includes a summit that brings together the Vanguards to highlight the inner workings going on at Veeam. I've been very lucky to have … Continue reading Veeam Vanguard Summit through a cloud lens
An Introduction to AWS Security Hub
Just a link to a post I wrote about AWS Security Hub on the World Wide Technology digital platform...go check it out! An Introduction to AWS Security Hub
AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 3 – AWS Control Tower
Part 2 of this series introduced AWS Landing Zone and how that solution gives customers a well architected multi-account structure within AWS. Like many other architectures available in the cloud, AWS Landing Zone makes use of a multitude of AWS services and deploys them via infrastructure as code and other DevOps tools to provide an … Continue reading AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 3 – AWS Control Tower
Getting Started with Amazon WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol (WSP) Beta
A Bevy of AWS Announcements!! AWS re:Invent is next week….it’s almost hard to believe I’ll be leaving in just a few days. What’s been equality hard to believe is the speed of announcements about new features/services coming from AWS just this week, including but certainly not limited to: • Amazon Athena adds support for running … Continue reading Getting Started with Amazon WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol (WSP) Beta
Quick Hit #2 – The One with AWS WorkSpaces and WorkDocs
Just a couple tidbits regarding AWS WorkSpaces and WorkDocs... An Error Restoring An Unhealthy WorkSpace when using PowerShell for AWS In an effort to reduce the workload of your IT support staff and provide end users more control over their experience, AWS WorkSpaces provides some self-service WorkSpace management capabilities including the following: Increase the personal … Continue reading Quick Hit #2 – The One with AWS WorkSpaces and WorkDocs
AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 2 – AWS Landing Zone
Part 1 of this series discussed why a multi-account architecture has become the best practice for large organizations that consume AWS. It also introduced a service that helps organize those accounts, AWS Organizations. Having an easy way to organize accounts is great, but that only begins to scratch the surface of what is necessary to … Continue reading AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 2 – AWS Landing Zone