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Build a web-based cryptocurrency wallet tracker with Amazon Managed Blockchain Access and Query

From startups like digital asset wallet providers to enterprises like banks, companies are launching digital asset products that provide end users the ability to buy, sell, exchange and monitor their digital assets, such as cryptocurrency. Whether the end user is an institutional investor or a retail investor / enthusiast, all of these digital asset products require […]

Migrate IBM Db2 LUW to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL or Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

In this post, we provide an overview of database migration from IBM Db2 LUW to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition or Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for PostgreSQL. We discuss the challenges you may encounter during schema conversions, and how to perform data migration using the native EXPORT and COPY commands. Additionally, we address how […]

How to enable and optimize audits on Amazon RDS for SQL Server

Organizations are usually required by regulations or law to maintain database audit logs to demonstrate compliance for various data privacy and regulatory obligations. For example, the PCI-DSS framework requires financial organizations to keep audit logs for data security and adherence. In this post, we show how to effectively and efficiently set up audits in Amazon […]

Implement an automated approach for handling AWS DMS operational events

AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS) allows you to tackle the complex task of migrating both homogenous and heterogeneous database engines. As businesses evolve, the need to adopt the most suitable database engines for their unique requirements arises. This often leads to the coexistence of various database systems, presenting challenges when it comes to seamless […]

Deploy Amazon RDS Custom for Oracle using Terraform modules

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) Custom for Oracle is a managed database service for applications that require customization of the underlying operating system and database environment. It provides the benefits of RDS automation with the elevated access needed for legacy, packaged, and custom applications. With Amazon RDS Custom for Oracle, you have the freedom […]

Accelerate migrations to Amazon DocumentDB using AWS DMS

Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) is a fully managed native JSON document database that makes it easy and cost effective to operate critical document workloads at virtually any scale without managing infrastructure. Amazon DocumentDB simplifies your architecture by providing built-in security best practices, continuous backups, and native integrations with other AWS services. AWS Database Migration […]

Migrate SQL Server to Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL using the Compass tool and AWS DMS

Many AWS customers are starting to modernize architectures and move toward open-source databases. Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL makes it easier to migrate applications from SQL Server to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition. With Babelfish, Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible supports commonly used T-SQL language and semantics, which reduces the amount of code changes related to database calls in an […]

Import Ethereum private keys to AWS KMS

In the world of digital assets, private keys have always been of utmost importance. Unlike traditional assets, digital assets are controlled by private keys (a string of letters and numbers), just like passwords, which unlock the right to manage and use assets. Private keys can be used to irreversibly transfer funds from the wallet, thus, […]

How Zalando migrated their shopping carts to Amazon DynamoDB from Apache Cassandra

This post is co-written with Holger Macht and Mike Matsumoto from Zalando. Zalando is a leading European online shop for fashion and lifestyle. Founded in Berlin in 2008, Zalando brings head-to-toe fashion to over 50 million active customers, offering clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty supplies. The assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to […]

Run Ethereum nodes on AWS

Amazon Managed Blockchain and many partners of AWS offer a convenient way to use Ethereum nodes without operating your own infrastructure. But sometimes, when you want to run archive nodes or participate in Ethereum staking, the managed nodes aren’t enough, and you may choose to run your own Ethereum nodes on AWS. To run a […]