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AWS, Azure, security, migrations, and practical DevOps.
Encrypting Unencrypted AWS EBS Volumes
A practical guide to encrypting existing EBS data volumes and root volumes, and enabling account-level encryption defaults to prevent the problem from recurring.
Logging Into Azure VMs with Microsoft Entra Credentials
How to configure Azure virtual machines to accept Entra ID logins with MFA support, including RDP file setup and hosts file configuration.
Setting Up S3 Cross-Account Replication
How to replicate S3 objects to a bucket in a different AWS account, including versioning, IAM, encryption, and bucket policy configuration.
Replicating Existing S3 Objects with Batch Operations
S3 replication rules only apply to new objects. Here's how to use Batch Operations to backfill data that existed before the rule was created.
AWS Tips for Cost, Security, and Efficiency
Practical strategies to reduce AWS spending, strengthen security, and streamline operations.
Secure EC2 Access Without Open SSH or RDP Ports
How to use AWS Session Manager for secure instance access without bastion hosts or exposed ports.
AWS vs. Azure: A Practical Cloud Provider Comparison
A side-by-side look at AWS and Azure across networking, compute, Active Directory, and SQL Server to help inform your cloud strategy.
AWS Account – First Steps
A practical checklist for getting a new AWS account secured and ready for real workloads.