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How to Host a Legacy ASP.NET Framework Application on AWS Fargate
Learn how to run legacy ASP.NET Framework apps on AWS Fargate using Windows containers, ECS, SQL Server session state, health checks, and more.
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.