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How I Set Up Multi-Cloud Infrastructure with Terraform
August 14, 2025
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Running Terraform across AWS and Azure at the same time can be challenging. But, a solid structure helps you scale without duplication or chaos. Here’s how I do it: Be very specific Create a…
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4 System Design Tradeoffs You Should Know
August 1, 2025
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One of the most common question in an architecture meeting (or whatever name your company calls it) is “what are we optimizing for?” As a Solutions Architect or Cloud Engineer, you’re constantly…
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How I troubleshoot when EC2 instance terminates unexpectedly
July 29, 2025
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It’s a common issue in AWS environment. Your instance goes from the pending state to the terminated state without you doing anything. Below are my 5 tips to troubleshoot this issue. 1. Check…
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How I Troubleshoot AWS when SNS Notifications Are Not Being Sent?
June 17, 2025
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Have you set up AWS SNS but noticed that notifications aren’t being delivered? I’ve been there. Here’s how I would troubleshoot it: 1️⃣ Check Subscription Status -Login to AWS Console → Go to SNS →…
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How I Troubleshoot “Access Denied” Errors on an S3 Bucket?
May 27, 2025
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You run into “Access Denied” when trying to get objects from your S3 bucket. Now, you need help to figure out what’s going wrong and get it fixed. Below are my 5 top tips to troubleshoot this issue:…
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Key Ports, Protocols, and Tools to Know When Working in a Linux Environment
May 16, 2025
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If you’re working in a Linux environment, here are some essential ports, protocols, and tools you should definitely be familiar with. SSH (Secure Shell) Port: 22 What it does: Provides secure…
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How To Troubleshoot API Gateway Throttling Requests Returning 429 Error
May 13, 2025
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What a crazy experience when hitting a 429 error when calling your API. You’re finally ready to scale and boom: “Too Many Requests.” I’ve run into this before, and here’s how I…
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S3 Glacier VS S3 Standard: Choosing the Right Storage Class for Your Data
May 1, 2025
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When it comes to cloud storage, not all data is created equal. Some data is mission-critical and accessed frequently, while other data needs to be archived for compliance or disaster recovery but may…
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How to troubleshoot if CloudWatch Logs not showing up
April 15, 2025
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Set up CloudWatch logging, but nothing’s coming through? I’ve been there. I put together a quick guide to help you troubleshoot the issue, from checking log groups and IAM permissions to testing with…
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How to Troubleshoot When S3 Event Notifications Don’t Trigger Lambda
April 9, 2025
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Set up an S3 event to trigger your Lambda function, but nothing happens? I’ve run into that too. I put together a quick guide to help you troubleshoot the issue. It walks you through everything from…
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How to Troubleshoot API Gateway 403 Forbidden Errors
April 2, 2025
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Nothing’s more frustrating than setting up an API Gateway, only to get hit with a 403 Forbidden error. I’ve been there too. Here’s how I troubleshoot it: 1️⃣ Check Resource Policies Go to API…
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How To Troubleshoot AWS When You Can’t SSH into an Amazon EC2 Instance
March 26, 2025
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This is one of the most common issues in AWS. Here’s how I would troubleshoot it: 1️⃣ Verify the security group allows SSH (port 22) – Check the security group attached to your EC2…
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