AppStream 2.0 instance type, fleets cut costs

AWS Digest A roundup of AWS content from TechTarget's network |October 2nd, 2017 FEATURED STORY Graphics Design GPU instance expands streaming app options by David Carty, Site Editor Graphics-intensive applications can take a big bite out of your budget, but the Graphics Design instance type for AppStream 2.0 reduces costs for hardware acceleration. (AWS Cloud Cover Blog) Advertisement NEWS   Cloud cost battle evolves to pricing models Vendors have fought for years to offer the cheapest cloud pricing models, but the fight has moved from what they charge to how they charge users. (SearchCloudComputing.com)   AWS launches Middle East region Amazon plans to open a delivery hub in Bahrain in 2019 to serve customers in the Middle East as the cloud provider expands its global reach. (Computer Weekly) EXPERT ADVICE   How a compromised root account can shutter a business IT teams must make AWS root account security a top priority, as the shared responsibility model leaves businesses on the hook to protect accounts. (SearchAWS.com)   DevOps initiatives drive need for AWS automation A higher demand for AWS automation skills, either in-house or from outside of an organization, comes at a time when DevOps initiatives are on the rise. (SearchAWS.com)   Pros and cons of BYOL on AWS It's not always an easy process but IT teams can manage the challenges of Microsoft and Oracle licensing on AWS. (SearchAWS.com)   What does PaaS' grim future mean for Elastic Beanstalk? As some PaaS tools fall out of favor with developers, Elastic Beanstalk continues to thrive, mostly because of its integration with other Amazon services. (SearchAWS.com)   Steps for building AWS serverless apps with C# Developers can use C# on AWS Lambda via the open source .NET Core to build serverless projects that tie in with Microsoft Visual Studio. (SearchAWS.com)   AWS deal puts new spin on OpenStack vs. VMware debate The VMware vs. OpenStack debate continues, with an increased focus on hybrid cloud and higher-end services. But both platforms maintain some pros and cons. (SearchCloudComputing.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from AWS Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.