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How to run OpenVPN on AWS in 5 minutes
Why running your own OpenVPN server in your AWS account beats commercial VPNs and managed offerings - and how to get one running in about 5 minutes.
How to lower AWS Costs
Where AWS money actually goes and how to stop the bleeding - billing page, idle servers, Savings Plans, and free alerting. A guide for CEOs and CTOs.
How to hire the technical team
How to hire developers and AWS experts when you are not technical yourself - the questions to ask, the answers to expect, and the red flags.
How to understand DynamoDB
DynamoDB explained for SQL people - why records stay small, how to design sort keys like file paths, and how to avoid a shocking AWS bill.
How to organize a project with CloudFormation
How to split a project into multiple CloudFormation stacks - by database, compute, and credentials - so updates never paint you into a corner.
How to lower EC2 Costs
Cut EC2 costs by up to 72 percent with Savings Plans and Reserved Instances. A plain-English guide for CEOs and CTOs on commitments and flexibility.