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Jul
05
Why use a Transit Gateway
Transit Gateway or VPC Peering?
A common question but not an easy answer. This is why I recommend Transit Gateway for anything over a POC.
14 min read
Jun
28
What it's like as an AWS Certification Subject Matter Expert (SME)
What is an AWS Certification SME?
How can I become an SME?
Why should I be an SME?
This post gives an insight to my time as an AWS Certification SME for Professional and Specialty certifications.
5 min read
Apr
20
Creating a Well-Architected VPC
So how do we make our VPC Well-Architected and Secure?
This post gives you one option for a Well-Architected VPC.
14 min read
Apr
02
Cheat Sheet or Quick Reference?
Cheat Sheet or Quick Reference? What's in the name?
In this post I give my view on the use of cheat sheets. I'll also explain why I hate them (cheat sheets) and the misuse of the term.
4 min read
Dec
24
Useful AWS Training Resources
Change in technology is like a river, it never stops flowing, and at times can feel like a flood.
These resources should help you keep ahead of the game.
4 min read
Dec
05
How to Well-Architect network connectivity to AWS services.
With multiple ways to access AWS Services which is the best? I look at 3 common access patterns and see if they hold up to the Well-Architected Framework.
6 min read
Oct
24
Setting up your AWS account
What to do once you've signed up to AWS.
2 min read
Oct
01
AWS Community Builders
So I've become an AWS Community Builder.
This post explains why I applied and why I'm excited for the next 12 months.
2 min read
Sep
20
4x or 1x Certified - Does it matter?
What is more important to showcase?
Quantity or type of certifications?
This post looks at how I view the number of certs people highlight on social platforms.
3 min read
May
03
Career Routes
Are certifications need?
Maybe not, but if you decide you need or want them what's the best route?
3 min read