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Business Compass LLC is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Well-Architected Partner. We have been recognized as APN Certification Distinction. We specialize in cloud migration, serverless solutions, AI/ML, IoT, DevOps, data and analytics, web development, media services, and Well-Architected Framework Reviews. We provide high-performance applications, scalable infrastructure, and cost-optimized deployments with expertise in Generative AI, Data Analytics, Live Streaming, Pay-Per-View, Vid ...
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DevSecOps integrates security into DevOps practices to ensure that applications are safe from initial vulnerabilities. It automates the process of securing code without disrupting development workflows. One essential tool in this approach is AWS CodeCommit, a secure, scalable, and fully managed source control service that supports Git. AWS CodeComm…
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In cloud environments, monitoring network traffic and security is paramount, and AWS VPC Flow Logs play a crucial role in tracking data flowing to and from your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). However, there are hidden pitfalls that can result in silent failures. Misconfigurations, overlooked trust policies, and missing CloudTrail alerts contribute to…
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Managing large-scale, high-demand events requires infrastructure that can handle sudden traffic surges. One of the primary challenges is efficiently registering user emails in real time without service interruptions. This challenge grows exponentially as more users attempt to access the platform simultaneously, making scalability, reliability, and …
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Kubernetes is revolutionizing the world of container orchestration, and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) brings that power to the cloud with simplicity and scalability. If you’re new to Amazon EKS and eager to launch your first cluster, this podcast is for you. We’ll walk through the steps to get your EKS cluster up and running using eksctl,…
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Setting Up a Microservices Development Environment with Docker: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
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Microservices architecture allows the development of independent services that communicate over a network, ensuring scalability and flexibility. Each microservice serves a specific business function, and these loosely coupled services can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently. This podcast will walk you through setting up a development e…
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Tackling Micro-Bursting in EC2: How to Identify and Mitigate Network Spikes with Linux Traffic Control (tc)
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In today’s cloud-native landscape, network performance is critical to make or break the user experience. One often overlooked issue is micro-bursting—short, rapid spikes in network traffic that can create unexpected bottlenecks, especially in EC2 environments. In this podcast, we’ll explore the elusive nature of micro-bursting, why traditional moni…
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DevOps has become more than just a buzzword in today’s tech-driven world—it’s a necessity. Businesses are racing to adopt this agile approach, and the demand for skilled DevOps engineers is higher than ever. However, with this demand comes a paradox: while companies seek DevOps experts, many candidates are still in the novice stages of their career…
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In today’s digital landscape, website performance is critical to user experience and business success. One essential tool for optimizing performance is the Content Delivery Network (CDN), a crucial component in system design that ensures content delivery is fast, reliable, and scalable globally. This podcast will explore how CDNs work, their role i…
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Streamlining Kubernetes Access Control: A Deep Dive into EKS Pod Identities and the Future Beyond IRSA
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Managing access control is crucial in the ever-evolving world of cloud-native applications, especially in Kubernetes environments where multiple pods and services require secure, scalable access to AWS resources. Traditionally, Kubernetes workloads running on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) leveraged IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA) to…
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As more businesses migrate to the cloud, managing costs efficiently becomes essential for sustained success. One significant, often overlooked expense is AWS data transfer costs. Understanding these costs and optimizing data transfer between regions, availability zones, and services can lead to substantial savings. This podcast will explore strateg…
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How AWS is Transforming Insurance Underwriting Through Automation The insurance sector is experiencing a major shift, fueled by advancements in insurtech and cloud computing. With 2025 on the horizon, automation is playing a pivotal role in enhancing underwriting efficiency. By utilizing AWS services like Amazon SageMaker, AWS Lambda, Amazon Textra…
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🎬 Step-by-Step Plan to Make This Article a Viral YouTube Video1️⃣ Script Your Video with a Hook, Value, and CTA A viral YouTube video must hook the viewer in the first 5-10 seconds and provide clear value. 🎤 Video Script Outline: 🔥 Hook (First 5 Seconds) Example: "Want to make your YouTube video go viral? In this video, I’ll reveal the exact strate…
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As cloud infrastructure scales, manually tracking AWS costs becomes complex and time-consuming. A centralized and automated system is crucial for real-time visibility into cost and usage data, offering the insights needed for cost optimization. AWS provides the tools required to build a serverless cost intelligence dashboard, allowing you to automa…
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Data engineering is often fraught with challenges, and one of the most insidious issues is phantom data loss, particularly during the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process. This podcast explores the nuances of unintentional data loss when using group-by operations in PySpark and provides practical solutions to ensure data integrity and maximize re…
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In the world of application deployment, Docker has revolutionized the process with its ability to package applications into containers. This podcast will walk you through how to Dockerize your Chat-GPT clone, enabling a seamless, scalable, and portable deployment. https://businesscompassllc.com/dockerizing-your-chat-gpt-clone-a-complete-step-by-ste…
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How to Enable Internet Access for Your AWS VPC: A Complete Guide to Configuring an Internet Gateway
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When you create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in AWS, it lacks internet access by default. This podcast will walk you through the configuration process to enable internet access for your VPC using an AWS Internet Gateway (IGW). By the end, you will understand how to configure an Internet Gateway and set up your VPC for external access. https://busi…
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Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a versatile and secure cloud storage solution that allows for easy data storage and retrieval. By leveraging Python’s Boto3 library, you can easily interact with S3 to perform essential file operations like reading, writing, copying, and moving data. This podcast will help you set up secure access, manage permi…
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In the fast-paced world of cloud infrastructure, managing costs effectively is crucial. One common problem many organizations face is lingering costs from forgotten or unused resources. This often happens when EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and snapshots are left running or stored without termination, resulting in unnecessary charges. To combat this, …
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Managing multiple AWS accounts and switching roles can become challenging, especially in enterprise environments with complex access control requirements. Enter ‘awsume’, a lightweight command-line utility that simplifies AWS account navigation, making it easier to assume roles and manage multiple AWS sessions efficiently. In this podcast, we will …
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In today’s digital landscape, data drives business strategy and decision-making. A robust data architecture lays the foundation for efficient data management, adaptability, scalability, and security. In this podcast, we will explore essential principles for building a solid data architecture, practical insights for implementing them, and how to nav…
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In the fast-paced world of modern development, efficiency is critical. Streamlined deployment workflows allow developers to focus on building and innovating rather than dealing with the complexity of manual cloud management. Automating the process of provisioning and managing EC2 instances can significantly enhance the Developer Experience (DevXP) …
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As the demand for cloud computing continues to skyrocket, cloud architects are at the forefront of designing secure, resilient, and scalable solutions. For aspiring and experienced professionals alike, Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers an opportunity to level up through the AWS Solutions Architect—Knowledge Badge Readiness Path. This podcast explore…
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In data management, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines are critical for ensuring data flows seamlessly between various systems. Leveraging Amazon S3 in ETL pipelines is a cost-effective approach that offers flexibility, scalability, and robustness to handle large volumes of data. This podcast will explore how Amazon S3 enhances ETL pipelines …
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In today’s data-driven world, real-time insights are critical for businesses looking to stay competitive and make informed decisions. Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics provides a robust solution for processing and analyzing streaming data in real-time, allowing companies to unlock the full potential of their data streams. In this podcast, we’ll explore…
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As web applications grow, scaling database performance becomes crucial. One effective strategy is to implement read-write splitting, where write operations (such as INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE) are directed to the primary database. At the same time, read operations (such as SELECT queries) are routed to replicas. This approach improves the efficienc…
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AWS Lambda has revolutionized how developers build and deploy applications by introducing a serverless computing model. Managing infrastructure, scaling, and provisioning traditionally required significant effort and planning. With Lambda, these complexities are abstracted away, allowing developers to focus solely on writing code. Lambda automatica…
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Migrating SAP workloads from an on-premises infrastructure to AWS Cloud is a strategic move for businesses aiming to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This migration project uses AWS’s global infrastructure to modernize SAP environments while ensuring reliable performance. The primary objective is to detail the fi…
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COP28 has sparked global debates as the climate summit brings together world leaders to address pressing environmental issues. However, the controversy surrounding fossil fuel representation at the event raises concerns about the sincerity of climate commitments. The news coverage surrounding COP28 varies significantly across regions and languages,…
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As businesses increasingly turn to static websites for simplicity, security, and performance, ensuring an automated and secure deployment process is paramount. GitOps—a model combining Git with operations—allows us to define infrastructure and deployment processes in code. Integrating GitHub Actions for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment …
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Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses manage and access data, driving innovation across industries. Its flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions have transformed how organizations deploy applications, store data, and manage infrastructure. This podcast will explore the fundamental aspects of cloud computing, key characteristics,…
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AWS Lambda has transformed the cloud computing landscape, offering a serverless environment where developers can focus on writing code without worrying about infrastructure. Firecracker is at the heart of this evolution, a lightweight virtualization technology that powers the next generation of AWS Lambda. This deep dive will explore AWS Lambda’s a…
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Kubernetes has revolutionized the way we deploy and manage applications in the cloud. By offering automated scaling, service discovery, and container orchestration, Kubernetes provides a highly flexible platform for deploying web applications. In this podcast, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of deploying a web application on Kubernetes,…
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Kubernetes has become the go-to solution for container orchestration, and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) is one of the most popular managed Kubernetes services in the cloud. However, managing credentials and access controls within Kubernetes clusters has historically been challenging. Early solutions required attaching IAM (Identity and Ac…
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AWS Lambda, a serverless computing service, is a cornerstone of modern cloud applications, offering scalability, flexibility, and ease of use. However, as Lambda usage scales, so do the costs. To optimize AWS Lambda costs, tracking key metrics like request count, duration, free tier usage, and more is essential. Automated cost analysis ensures AWS …
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In today’s digital world, ensuring that your content is delivered quickly and reliably to users across the globe is critical. This is where Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) come into play. One of the most potent CDNs available today is Amazon CloudFront. This globally distributed CDN service delivers content, like websites, APIs, and media files, t…
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In today’s fast-paced digital environment, building scalable, reliable, and cost-effective web applications is a top priority for developers. Terraform, combined with GitHub and AWS Cloud Services, offers an infrastructure-as-code (IaC) approach, enabling dynamic and automated deployments. By defining resources in Terraform, managing version contro…
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Traditional cloud and security operations automation has been an essential tool, helping organizations streamline repetitive tasks and improve response times. However, these systems are often rigid and limited in scope. They require constant manual intervention for adjustments, and as cloud environments evolve, so does the complexity of the tasks. …
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Understanding Transformers in Generative AI and How AWS Services Support Them Generative AI has revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence by enabling models to generate human-like text, images, and even code. At the heart of this breakthrough is the Transformer architecture, which has powered state-of-the-art models such as OpenAI’s GPT, …
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The biotechnology industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by genomics, precision medicine, and drug development advancements. These innovations require sophisticated data management, high-performance computing (HPC), and secure cloud solutions to handle vast datasets and complex workflows. However, integrating emerging technologies pre…
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The global shift toward green and renewable energy is accelerating as businesses and governments prioritize sustainability. Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy sectors are leading this transformation, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and scalability. However, the transition comes with technological challenges that requ…
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The mining and metals industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability. Key sectors such as precious metals, minerals, and steel production are at the forefront of this evolution. https://businesscompassllc.com/harnessing-cloud-technology-for-…
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The fashion and apparel industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by digital innovation, evolving consumer preferences, and the need for sustainability. From fast fashion to luxury goods and footwear, brands must embrace technological advancements to stay competitive. However, with innovation comes challenges, particularly in supply chai…
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The chemicals industry, encompassing petrochemicals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, is experiencing significant transformations driven by technological advancements, market dynamics, and sustainability imperatives. Leveraging cloud services, particularly those offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), has become pivotal in addressing these evo…
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Automating infrastructure deployment is essential for efficient workflows in today’s cloud-driven environment. Terraform, an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, enables developers to define cloud resources using simple code. At the same time, Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a robust, scalable storage service that supports static website hostin…
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As more businesses adopt containerized applications, managing Docker images and running scalable workloads in the cloud becomes essential. Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) provide powerful tools for developers to store and deploy containers quickly and securely on AWS infrastructure. When combined w…
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Cloud Giants Unleashed: Comparing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for Your Business Transformation
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The shift to cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate. With the promise of scalability, agility, and cost savings, cloud services offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and transformation. However, selecting the right cloud provider is a critical decision that impacts the trajectory of your business. In this in-depth compariso…
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Mastering AWS Infrastructure: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dynamic EC2 Instances and Security Groups with Terraform
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Terraform, an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool developed by HashiCorp, enables developers to define cloud infrastructure using code, offering a streamlined approach to managing infrastructure changes. By defining infrastructure through code, Terraform ensures that configurations are consistent, traceable, and easily replicable. When wo…
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AWS CloudFormation is a robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that allows you to define and manage your cloud infrastructure using simple text files (templates). With CloudFormation, you can automate the deployment, management, and update of your AWS resources in a scalable, repeatable, and secure manner. https://businesscompassllc.com/getting-s…
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Monitoring Kubernetes clusters effectively is critical for understanding performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring high availability. Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus (AMP) simplifies monitoring for Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) clusters by allowing users to collect and analyze metrics without managing the underlying infrast…
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In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimize their applications for efficiency and scalability. Serverless computing has emerged as a transformative approach that allows developers to focus on building applications without worrying about infrastructure management. AWS (Amazon Web Services), the leade…
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