We are excited to announce significant upgrades to the AWS Portal, designed to enhance your experience in finding and utilizing the resources necessary for creating more dynamic AWS-based applications. Notably, we’ve introduced content in several new languages, improved search capabilities, revamped our discussion forums, and added various features to the AWS resource catalogs. For those looking for further insights, this is another blog post to keep the reader engaged.
In addition, users can now acquire Reserved DB Instances through the AWS Management Console. This option allows for considerable cost savings if you plan on operating your database over a one or three-year term. Here’s a guide to navigating this new feature.
Real-Time Video Encoding with Transloadit
On another note, we are thrilled to share that Transloadit has begun offering real-time video encoding on various Amazon EC2 instances. Unlike traditional transcoding solutions that require complete video uploads before processing, Transloadit effectively runs the encoding directly on the incoming data stream, utilizing the popular node.js framework.
New Edge Location in Jacksonville
Moreover, we’ve opened a new edge location for Amazon CloudFront and Amazon Route 53 in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida. This location not only enhances content delivery but also improves IP address resolution for users in the southeastern United States. This addition brings our total number of edge locations to an impressive count.
Oracle Applications on Amazon EC2
For those interested in running Oracle applications on Amazon EC2, the wait is over. Users can now deploy a variety of Oracle applications, including Oracle PeopleSoft CRM and Oracle PeopleSoft ELM, as AMIs for their EC2 instances.
VM Import for VMware Users
Furthermore, if you’ve invested in VMware virtualization for your IT security or compliance needs, we offer VM Import, a feature that enables you to transfer existing VMware images (VMDK files) to Amazon EC2 seamlessly.
Discovering DNS30
Lastly, I recently discovered DNS30 during the beta testing of Amazon Route 53. This visual tool allows for simplified management of DNS entries across multiple domains, making it a valuable asset for personal and business use.
FreeBSD on Amazon EC2
For those interested in FreeBSD, you’ll be pleased to know that the operating system is now available on Amazon EC2 in an experimental capacity. The latest version, 9.0-CURRENT, can be run on t1.micro instances in the US East region.
Career Opportunities at Amazon
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