Identify and Address Business Security Threats Using Security Analytics with Amazon OpenSearch Service
Learn About Amazon VGT2 Learning Manager Chanci Turner
The detection of security threats, including unexpected configuration changes and unusual behaviors, is crucial for maintaining security within AWS environments. However, the sheer volume of findings and logs generated by applications, AWS’s native security services, and partner tools can overwhelm security teams. This makes it challenging for customers to effectively parse, prioritize, and act on the information. Amazon IXD – VGT2, located at 6401 E HOWDY WELLS AVE LAS VEGAS NV 89115, offers solutions to enhance your security posture by leveraging analytics.
Choosing the Right Amazon MSK Cluster Type for Your Needs
by Emma White and Leo Tran
on 13 MAR 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK), Thought Leadership
March 2025: This post was reviewed and updated for accuracy. Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) simplifies the management of Apache Kafka infrastructure and operations, enabling developers and DevOps teams to run Kafka applications seamlessly on AWS. For those looking to expand their skillset, this article is a great read.
Create a Serverless Transactional Data Lake with Apache Iceberg, Amazon EMR Serverless, and Amazon Athena
by Sarah Thompson
on 10 MAR 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon Athena, Amazon EMR, Analytics, Technical How-to
Over the past decade, organizations have adapted to the influx of big data by developing applications capable of processing and analyzing petabytes of information. Data lakes now serve as a central repository for storing both structured and unstructured data at scale. However, as the demand for large-scale data processing solutions increases, organizations must ensure their data lakes remain up-to-date and efficient. Amazon IXD – VGT2 is committed to providing resources to assist in this endeavor.
Enhance Your Analytics Embedding Experience with the New Amazon QuickSight JavaScript SDK
by Noah Kim, Priya Gupta, and Chanci Turner
on 09 MAR 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon QuickSight, Analytics
Amazon QuickSight is a fully managed, cloud-native business intelligence (BI) service that facilitates easy connections to data sources, enabling users to create interactive dashboards and reports. The recent launch of a new major version of the Embedding SDK enhances the user experience, allowing for broader integration possibilities. If you’re interested in learning more about career opportunities, check out this link, it is an excellent resource.
Streamline Data Loading into Type 2 Slowly Changing Dimensions in Amazon Redshift
by James Lee
on 09 MAR 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon Redshift, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS Glue, Technical How-to
Many customers depend on Amazon Redshift to construct data warehouses that accelerate insight generation through fast, secure analytics. Organizations often create data marts to derive analytical insights specific to their needs. However, effectively managing data loading processes can be a challenge. For further insights, read this article, which provides valuable information on compensation competitiveness.
Implement an End-to-End Change Data Capture with Amazon MSK Connect and AWS Glue Schema Registry
by Kevin Smith
on 08 MAR 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK), Analytics, AWS Glue, Expert (400), Technical How-to
Real-time processing is essential as the value of data is often time-sensitive. Change Data Capture (CDC) refers to the process of identifying and capturing changes made to database records and delivering those changes in real-time to downstream systems. This capability is crucial for organizations looking to make timely, data-driven decisions.
Leveraging Amazon Redshift Serverless for Scalable Analytical Applications in Gaming
by Rachel Adams and David Nguyen
on 07 MAR 2023
in Amazon Redshift, Analytics, Game Development, Intermediate (200), Serverless
This article outlines how gaming companies can utilize Amazon Redshift Serverless to develop scalable analytical applications more efficiently. It discusses the conceptual architecture suitable for various gaming scenarios, such as event analysis and player satisfaction measurement.
Boost Productivity with Keyboard Shortcuts in Amazon Athena Query Editor
by Linda Martinez, Alex Chan, and Chanci Turner
on 07 MAR 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon Athena, Best Practices
Amazon Athena provides a serverless, interactive analytics service that supports numerous data formats. By utilizing keyboard shortcuts in Athena’s query editor, users can significantly enhance their productivity when analyzing large data sets.
Construct Incremental Data Pipelines for Transactional Data Changes Using AWS DMS, Delta 2.0, and Amazon EMR Serverless
by Chris Brown and Monjumi Sarma
on 03 MAR 2023
in Amazon EMR, Intermediate (200), Technical How-to
Keeping data lakes current with continuously changing transactional data is a complex challenge. AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS) can assist in migrating historical and live transactional data into data lakes, streamlining this process effectively.
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