WC 24/11/11 AWS Whats New

Welcome to another week of updates from the world of AWS. Whether you’re just starting your cloud journey or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive into what’s new and why it matters to you.

?Compute and Machine Learning

AWS continues to push the boundaries of cloud computing and machine learning. Amazon SageMaker Notebook Instances now support Trainium1 and Inferentia2 based EC2 instances, offering high-performance deep learning training and inference capabilities. Additionally, Amazon EC2 G6 instances powered by NVIDIA L4 GPUs are now available in the AWS GovCloud (US-West) Region, supporting a wide range of graphics-intensive and machine learning use cases.

Networking and Security

AWS has introduced several updates to enhance networking and security. The AWS Application Load Balancer now integrates with CloudFront and AWS WAF, providing seamless protection and improved performance. Amazon Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall Advanced offers enhanced monitoring and blocking of suspicious DNS traffic. AWS Transit Gateway and AWS Cloud WAN now support per availability zone metrics and Path Maximum Transmission Unit Discovery (PMTUD) to improve network visibility and performance.

Data Management and Analytics

Amazon Data Firehose now supports continuous replication of database changes to Apache Iceberg Tables in Amazon S3, simplifying real-time data streaming and analytics. AWS Glue Data Catalog has added support for scheduled generation of column-level statistics, enhancing query performance and cost savings. Amazon OpenSearch Service has introduced version 2.17 with improvements in vector search, query performance, and machine learning capabilities.

IoT and Observability

AWS IoT Core has added capabilities to enrich MQTT messages and simplify permission management, making it easier to manage IoT devices at scale. Amazon CloudWatch has launched Observability Solutions for AWS Services and Workloads, providing developers with comprehensive monitoring tools and pre-defined dashboards.

Cost Management and Efficiency

AWS has made significant strides in cost management and efficiency. Amazon Keyspaces (for Apache Cassandra) has reduced prices by up to 75%, making it more cost-effective to manage Cassandra workloads. Amazon DynamoDB has also reduced prices for on-demand throughput and global tables, making it the default choice for most workloads.

Developer Tools and Automation

AWS has enhanced its developer tools and automation capabilities. AWS Step Functions now supports exporting workflows as AWS CloudFormation or AWS Serverless Application Model (SAM) templates, streamlining workflow management. AWS CodeBuild now supports building Windows Docker images in reserved capacity fleets, providing more flexibility for developers.

Regional Expansions and Availability

AWS continues to expand its global footprint. Amazon EC2 Capacity Blocks for ML are now available in new regions, including US West (Oregon) and Asia Pacific (Tokyo). AWS Directory Service is now available in the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, and Amazon Neptune Serverless has expanded to six additional AWS Regions.

User Experience and Accessibility

Enhancements to user experience and accessibility include Amazon QuickSight's self-serve brand customisation, allowing admins to align the user interface with their organisation's brand. AWS Client VPN now supports the latest Ubuntu OS versions, providing secure connectivity for remote workforces.

Storage and Backup

Amazon S3 has increased the default bucket quota to 10,000 per AWS account, with the option to request up to 1 million buckets. AWS Backup now supports copying Amazon S3 backups across regions and accounts, enhancing data protection and disaster recovery capabilities.

Financial Services and Billing

AWS has introduced a new financing program for AWS Marketplace purchases, supported by PNC Vendor Finance. This program allows select US customers to finance software purchases directly from the AWS Billing and Cost Management console, providing more flexibility in managing cash flow.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Amazon SageMaker Model Registry now supports tracking machine learning model lineage, improving model governance. AWS B2B Data Interchange has introduced generative AI-assisted EDI mappings, expediting the process of writing and testing bi-directional EDI mappings.

Database Services

Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports M7i and R7i instance types, offering improved performance and scalability. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL has added support for major version 17, including several enhancements and new features.

Identity and Access Management

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) has launched new capabilities for managing root credentials and simplifying auditing. IAM Access Analyzer now allows customers to customise the scope of unused access analysis, providing more control over security configurations.

Event-Driven Architectures

Amazon EventBridge has significantly improved end-to-end latency for Event Buses, enabling faster response times for latency-sensitive applications. Amazon OpenSearch Ingestion now supports ingesting data from Amazon Kinesis Data Streams, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Gaming and Media Services

Amazon GameLift now supports containers for building, deploying, and running game server packages, simplifying game server management. Amazon IVS has introduced Multitrack Video, reducing live video input costs by up to 75%.

Compliance and Governance

AWS Control Tower has launched configurable managed controls using resource control policies, helping organisations enforce access controls across AWS resources. AWS Fault Injection Service now generates experiment reports, providing evidence of resilience testing and improving disaster recovery practices.

Conclusion

These updates reflect AWS's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, providing enhanced capabilities across various domains to meet the evolving needs of businesses worldwide. Stay tuned for more exciting developments from AWS next week.

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