Author: Jeff Barr

Let’s take a quick look at what happened in AWS-land last week: Monday,  April 29 We announced the new AWS Security Blog. The first post begins a series on Securing Access to AWS using MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). Tuesday, April 30 We announced the AWS Global Certification Program. The AWS Java Blog published the first part […]

I have long believed (and spoken about) the fact programmability is one of the attributes that defines a cloud.  The availability of APIs for fundamental cloud features means that you, as a developer, can build tools, utilities, and applications to create cloud resources, track and manage status, and even gain access to usage and billing […]

We have just opened up an Amazon CloudFront / Amazon Route 53 edge location in Seoul, Korea! This is our sixth location in Asia, and our fortieth world-wide (see the AWS Global Infrastructure map for more information). If your application already uses CloudFront or Route 53, your customers in the area will benefit from this […]

We are launching the AWS Global Certification Program for our customers and our partners today. If you are a Solution Architect, System Administrator, or Developer and you want to formally certify your knowledge of AWS, I think you will find this program of great interest to you. What are Certifications?The AWS Certifications are credentials that […]

The AWS team works non-stop to improve the security of our services. As you can see from the timeline below, many of our recent releases have made it easier for you to secure your cloud resources. The new AWS Security Blog is your one-stop shop for best practices, how-to guides, customer stories, and more. Like […]

Let’s take a quick look at what happened in AWS-land last week: Monday, April 22 We announced that Amazon Redshift and the High Storage Eight instance type are now available in the EU West (Ireland) Region. The AWS Mobile Blog published a post that will show you How to Switch From Single to Multiple Frameworks […]

It is Friday afternoon inbox-clearing time for me! Before I abandon my keyboard for the weekend I want to share a few items related to our popular AWS Summit series. For The Record The 2013 summits in New York, Australia, and London opened to capacity crowds in each city. The keynote and breakout talks at […]

Amazon Coins are a new virtual currency that will be made available to Kindle Fire users this coming May. They can be used to pay for apps and for most in-app purchases. If your app runs on the Kindle Fire, it is eligible for Amazon Coins with no further work on your part. If it […]