Use Case Comparison: DigitalOcean and AWS

Overview of DigitalOcean Compared to AWS

DigitalOcean and AWS are both cloud computing providers that offer services such as virtual machines, storage, and databases. DigitalOcean focuses primarily on virtual private servers (VPS) for hosting web applications and is best known for its simple web interface. AWS’ comprehensive and feature-rich platform offers a wider range of services including computing, machine learning, and analytics, and has an ecosystem of partners spanning their global infrastructure.

An Overview of Data Lakes, Use Cases, and Corresponding Tools on AWS

Managed Services

SMBs are increasingly leveraging data lakes for advanced and real-time analytics

A data lake is a centralized repository that allows businesses to store structured and unstructured data at any scale. It provides a single source of data that can be analyzed and used to support a variety of business needs, such as reporting, analytics, machine learning, and more.

Kubernetes Best Practices: 7 Practical Guidelines for Production Clusters

Application Modernization

Kubernetes is the default choice for running containers in production. That part isn’t debatable anymore.

What is debatable is how well most teams implement it.

Kubernetes gives you a lot of power. It also gives you a lot of rope. The difference between a clean, stable cluster and a fragile one usually comes down to a handful of operational decisions made early on.

Here are 7 Kubernetes best practices that tend to hold up in real environments.

App modernization: It’s a lot easier than you might think

Application Modernization

By: Kevin RisonChu

Contrary to popular belief, application modernization is not the daunting task that it once was. Thanks to a variety of newly advanced services and tools available today, modernizing your applications utilizing containers and serverless infrastructure can be quick, easy, and stress-free. And by taking advantage of cloud migration and modernization tools, companies such as DraftKings, FileForce, and Expedia are experiencing lower costs and higher profits.

Application Modernization: From VMs to Containers or Serverless

Application Modernization

By: Kevin RisonChu

Understand the distinct modernization needs of midsize companies and how to identify the best modernization path.

Securing Your Infrastructure on the AWS Cloud with Managed Security Services | Stratus10

Managed Services

Cloud security is increasingly essential in today’s fast-paced IT environment. As more companies migrate some or all of their IT infrastructure to the cloud, securing cloud-based IT assets remains critical to preventing data breaches and maintaining the trust of customers.

In this blog, we will discuss some of the pain points of implementing cloud security and how you can improve your cloud security posture by outsourcing security to certified AWS experts.

Digital Transformation and the Need for Cloud Security

Companies managing on-premise SQL servers are increasingly migrating to cloud solutions, such as AWS. Read on to learn why and how to migrate to the cloud effectively.

Migrating SQL Server to the AWS Cloud | Stratus10

Application Modernization

Thanks to rapid advancements creating faster, more reliable computing technologies, many companies are veering away from traditional on-premise databases to cloud-based servers. For those considering migrating their Microsoft SQL Server databases to the cloud, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure remains the go-to hosting service.

Diagram of components of the AWS 3-tier architecture: presentation, application, and data tiers

AWS Best Practices: Components of the 3-Tier Architecture

Security

By: Oscar Moncada

While an infrastructure can, in theory, have any number of tiers, by far the most common pattern is the 3-tier architecture.

This article describes:

Credit Unions Guide to AWS: Migration to Innovation

Cloud Migration

Credit Unions are facing the era of digital acceleration with unique requirements that can better scale their company and customer experience. AWS is best positioned to offer a tailored solution because of its long-standing experience working with financial services companies and public sector organizations.

Stratus10 Achieves AWS Migration Competency

Cloud Migration

By: Oscar Moncada

SAN DIEGO, Calif., August 17, 2021 – Stratus10 announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration Competency status. This designation recognizes that Stratus10 provides AWS cloud migration services and strategies to achieve business outcomes and to help customers move successfully to AWS through all phases of complex migration projects, discovery, planning, migration and operations.