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Backing up your database is crucial for protecting your data against corruption and loss. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of automatically backing up a MySQL database from an Amazon EC2 instance to an S3 bucket. Prerequisites Before we start, make sure you have: Step 1: Create an IAM User Firstly, you … Read more
Copying S3 bucket objects across different AWS accounts requires permissions and a series of steps to ensure a secure transfer. Below you’ll find a step-by-step guide, informed by an AWS Knowledge Center post, on how to accomplish this. Prerequisites Before you start, make sure you have: Step 1: Prepare the Source Account Set up the … Read more
Managing users on an Ubuntu 22.04 system is a common administrative task, especially when dealing with Amazon EC2 instances. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to add and delete users on your EC2 Ubuntu 22.04 instance. Adding Users on Ubuntu 22.04 Step 1: Connect to Your EC2 Instance Make sure you are logged … Read more
Creating a swap space on an EC2 instance running Ubuntu 22.04 is an essential task when you need more virtual memory. Swap allows the system to utilize disk space to store data temporarily that the RAM can’t hold. This guide illustrates how to add swap space to your Ubuntu 22.04 instance on AWS EC2. Step … Read more
Cross-account access is an essential feature for organizations operating in the cloud that require collaboration across different AWS accounts. Utilizing the AssumeRole feature of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a secure way to delegate permissions without sharing security credentials. In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can set up cross-account access between two AWS … Read more
Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol for secure remote login from one computer to another. It provides several options for strong authentication, and it protects the connection by encrypting the data that passes through it. In this tutorial on Linuxbeast blog, we’ll go through the process of setting up SSH key-based authentication for an Amazon … Read more
Developers often have to go through application logs to find and fix problems. But as time goes on, AWS CloudWatch log groups can gather a lot of log data, making it hard to find what you need. To make debugging easier, developers might want to remove old or unnecessary log streams from a log group. … Read more
AWS Lambda Layers are a powerful feature that allows you to manage and share common code and dependencies across multiple functions. In this guide, I will explain how to build Python libraries specifically for use in Lambda Layers and how to upload them to your AWS environment. What to do Prerequisites Step 1: Set Up … Read more
Imagine you’re working with AWS services spread across multiple accounts. Your data is stored in an Amazon S3 bucket in one account (Account B), but your AWS Glue service is hosted in another (Account A). Establishing a connection between these services can seem daunting, but fear not! This blog post will walk you through the … Read more
Transferring files to and from your Amazon EC2 instance can be made simple using Rsync, a powerful file synchronization tool. Here’s a streamlined guide to get you started. Step 1: Install Rsync on Ubuntu (if not installed) Before using Rsync, ensure it’s installed on your local Ubuntu machine. You can install it by running: Step … Read more