The Business Compass LLC Podcasts podcast

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Terraforming the Future: Building Configurable and Clustered Web Servers with Terraform https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/terraforming-the-future-building-configurable-and-clustered-web-servers-with-terraform/ Ever stared at a chaotic web infrastructure deployment and thought, “There has to be a better way than clicking through 37 different AWS console screens”? I’ve been there. Your team is counting on you, deadlines are looming, and manually setting up servers feels like building sandcastles at high tide.…

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Boosting Productivity: Using AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, and SES for Email Automation 7:22

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Boosting Productivity: Using AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, and SES for Email Automation https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/boosting-productivity-using-aws-lambda-cloudwatch-and-ses-for-email-automation/ Ever stared at your inbox, drowning in manual emails that should’ve been automated years ago? You’re not alone. The average tech professional wastes 11 hours weekly on tasks that could be automated—that’s over 500 hours annually! I’m about to show you how AWS Lambda, CloudWatch, and SES can transform your email automation workflow in ways your team will actually thank you for.…

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Secure Multi-Account AWS Secret Management with SOPS and a Central KMS Key 9:16

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Secure Multi-Account AWS Secret Management with SOPS and a Central KMS Key https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/secure-multi-account-aws-secret-management-with-sops-and-a-central-kms-key/ Ever stared at your AWS console wondering how your team shares secrets safely across multiple accounts without inviting chaos? I have too. It’s like trying to coordinate a surprise party over loudspeaker – risky business. Managing secrets across AWS accounts shouldn’t require a PhD in cryptography or invite security nightmares. Yet most teams struggle with this balance daily.…

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Designing the Perfect Auth System: What Your Users Truly Need 10:20

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Designing the Perfect Auth System: What Your Users Truly Need https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/designing-the-perfect-auth-system-what-your-users-truly-need/ Ever logged into an app and thought, “Why is this so painful?” You’re not alone. The average user abandons sign-up after just 24 seconds if it feels too complicated. Authentication systems don’t have to be the obstacle course most companies make them. They should be invisible doorways—getting users where they want to go without making them jump through hoops.…

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When to Use DynamoDB and When to Use RDS: AWS Database Comparison 14:30

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When to Use DynamoDB and When to Use RDS: AWS Database Comparison https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/when-to-use-dynamodb-and-when-to-use-rds-aws-database-comparison/ You’re staring at your database decision with the same expression I had choosing between tacos and pizza last night. Both sound good, but which one is right? When it comes to AWS databases, picking between DynamoDB and RDS isn’t just a technical choice—it’s a strategic one that affects your application’s performance, scalability, and your team’s sleep schedule.…

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Designing a Real-Time Logging API That Handles Millions of Events Per Second 5:44

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Designing a Real-Time Logging API That Handles Millions of Events Per Second https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As systems scale and become more distributed, the ability to ingest, process, and analyze logs in real-time becomes mission-critical. Logging APIs are not just debugging tools but the backbone of observability, operational intelligence, and security monitoring. But how do you design a logging system that can reliably handle millions of events per second?…

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CloudFormation vs. CDK vs. Terraform: Ultimate Infrastructure as Code Showdown 6:40

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CloudFormation vs. CDK vs. Terraform: Ultimate Infrastructure as Code Showdown https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ As cloud infrastructure becomes increasingly complex, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools are vital for provisioning, managing, and maintaining scalable cloud environments. Three leading contenders—AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit), and Terraform—stand out in the IaC arena. This podcast compares these tools, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and best-use scenarios.…

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EMR API Integration: Configure Proxies and Use Python Requests for Secure Connectivity 3:57

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EMR API Integration: Configure Proxies and Use Python Requests for Secure Connectivity https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Integrating with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system securely and reliably requires careful consideration of network configurations, authentication mechanisms, and data privacy. This podcast outlines how to configure proxy settings and use the requests library in Python for secure API communication with an EMR backend.…

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Seamless Cloud Migration: Harness the Power of AWS Data Transfer Terminal 4:36

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Seamless Cloud Migration: Harness the Power of AWS Data Transfer Terminal https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Migrating data to the cloud can be daunting, especially when faced with large-scale transfers, security concerns, and minimal downtime requirements. AWS Data Transfer Terminal offers a robust solution, enabling organizations to perform secure, efficient, and seamless data migrations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS Cloud. This podcast explores how AWS Data Transfer Terminal streamlines cloud adoption and enhances data migration strategies.…

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Automate Log Cleanup and Cost Optimization with Shell Scripts 4:43

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Automate Log Cleanup and Cost Optimization with Shell Scripts https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In today's cloud-driven landscape, logging is essential for monitoring, debugging, and maintaining application health. However, uncontrolled log accumulation can lead to excessive storage usage, increased costs, and system inefficiencies. Automating log cleanup using shell scripts ensures optimal storage utilization and contributes to significant cost savings.…

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AWS AppSync Explained: Create Powerful Serverless GraphQL APIs 9:11

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AWS AppSync Explained: Create Powerful Serverless GraphQL APIs https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/aws-appsync-explained-create-powerful-serverless-graphql-apis/ You’ve been staring at that messy REST API spaghetti code for hours, haven’t you? Multiple endpoints, inconsistent data structures, and the client-side logic that makes you question your life choices.…

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Seamless AWS Access for OutSystems Users: Federated Identity with Temporary Credentials 9:10

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Seamless AWS Access for OutSystems Users: Federated Identity with Temporary Credentials https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/seamless-aws-access-for-outsystems-users-federated-identity-with-temporary-credentials/ Ever spent hours fighting with AWS credential management while your OutSystems project deadline looms closer? You’re not alone. I’ve seen development teams waste entire sprints just trying to securely connect their OutSystems applications to AWS services.…

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End-to-End Deployment of Hugging Face Models Using AWS SageMaker 8:00

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End-to-End Deployment of Hugging Face Models Using AWS SageMaker https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/end-to-end-deployment-of-hugging-face-models-using-aws-sagemaker/ Ever stared at a complex ML model on Hugging Face and wondered, “How the heck do I actually deploy this thing in production?” You’re not alone. Data scientists everywhere are nodding right now.…

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How to Set Up an NFS Server and Client on Ubuntu: Step-by-Step Guide 15:16

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How to Set Up an NFS Server and Client on Ubuntu: Step-by-Step Guide https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/how-to-set-up-an-nfs-server-and-client-on-ubuntu-step-by-step-guide/ Ever spent hours digging through online forums because your team’s shared files suddenly disappeared? You’re not alone. Network File System (NFS) storage issues can turn a productive workday into a troubleshooting nightmare.…

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Build, Deploy, Scale: Creating and Managing AWS EKS with CI/CD 6:49

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Build, Deploy, Scale: Creating and Managing AWS EKS with CI/CD https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/build-deploy-scale-creating-and-managing-aws-eks-with-ci-cd/ Ever spent 48 sleepless hours troubleshooting a Kubernetes deployment only to discover it was a simple configuration issue? You’re not alone. Container orchestration is powerful, but the learning curve can feel like scaling Everest in flip-flops.…

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Streamline AMI Management: How AWS EC2 Image Builder Boosts Efficiency 6:13

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Streamline AMI Management: How AWS EC2 Image Builder Boosts Efficiency https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Managing Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) can quickly become complex and error-prone, especially at scale. Manual processes lead to inconsistencies, outdated software stacks, and increased operational overhead. AWS EC2 Image Builder offers a powerful solution to automate and simplify the process of building, testing, and distributing secure and up-to-date AMIs. This podcast explores how EC2 Image Builder streamlines AMI management and improves operational efficiency.…

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Understanding Partitioning in Apache Spark: Key to Big Data Performance 4:14

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Understanding Partitioning in Apache Spark: Key to Big Data Performance https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ When working with massive datasets in Apache Spark, partitioning is one of the most important yet often overlooked concepts. How data is split across nodes can drastically influence performance, resource utilization, and cost efficiency. In this podcast, we’ll delve deep into partitioning in Spark, explain why it matters, and explore best practices to help you maximize your Spark workloads.…

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Enable Distributed Tracing on EKS: Integrate AWS X-Ray with Your Apps 5:39

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Enable Distributed Tracing on EKS: Integrate AWS X-Ray with Your Apps https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In a cloud-native, microservices-driven architecture, gaining visibility into distributed systems is essential for performance monitoring and troubleshooting. Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) allows you to orchestrate containerized applications at scale, but understanding the behavior of those applications across services can be a challenge. Enter AWS X-Ray—a powerful distributed tracing solution that integrates seamlessly with EKS to help you identify bottlenecks, monitor service latency, and optimize performance.…

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Networking Essentials Every DevOps and Cloud Engineer Must Know 5:41

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Networking Essentials Every DevOps and Cloud Engineer Must Know https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ DevOps and Cloud Engineers must be fluent in networking fundamentals to architect, secure, and troubleshoot complex infrastructures in today's cloud-driven world. Whether deploying Kubernetes clusters, building CI/CD pipelines, or scaling services across regions, networking is the silent backbone of every operation. This podcast covers the critical networking concepts that every DevOps and Cloud professional should master.…

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Exploiting SSRF Like a Pro: Real-World Attacks Using Burp Suite 5:38

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Exploiting SSRF Like a Pro: Real-World Attacks Using Burp Suite https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to make the server-side application send HTTP requests to an unintended location.

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Securely Deploying HumanGov on AWS EC2 Across States Using Ansible and GitOps with CodeCommit 9:08

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Securely Deploying HumanGov on AWS EC2 Across States Using Ansible and GitOps with CodeCommit https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/securely-deploying-humangov-on-aws-ec2-across-states-using-ansible-and-gitops-with-codecommit/ Ever stared at your screen for hours trying to deploy HumanGov across multiple state servers, wondering if there’s a better way than manual configuration and SSH nightmares? You’re not alone. Government IT teams across the country are drowning in deployment complexity while security auditors breathe down their necks.…

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Automate FreeBSD Image Creation for AWS EC2 with Packer and EC2 AMI Tools 15:25

2 days ago15:25

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Automate FreeBSD Image Creation for AWS EC2 with Packer and EC2 AMI Tools https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/automate-freebsd-image-creation-for-aws-ec2-with-packer-and-ec2-ami-tools/ Ever spent hours manually creating custom FreeBSD images for AWS only to end up with something that breaks in production? Yeah, me too. It’s a special kind of frustration that only systems engineers understand.…

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LocalStack for SDETs: Seamless Spring Boot Testing with DynamoDB Integration 10:38

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LocalStack for SDETs: Seamless Spring Boot Testing with DynamoDB Integration https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/localstack-for-sdets-seamless-spring-boot-testing-with-dynamodb-integration/ Ever spent hours battling mock services for your Spring Boot tests, only to have everything break in production anyway? Yeah, me too. It’s the special kind of frustration reserved for SDETs who just want reliable test environments.…

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Manage Complex AWS Setups Using Terragrunt and Terraform the Right Way 7:27

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Manage Complex AWS Setups Using Terragrunt and Terraform the Right Way https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/manage-complex-aws-setups-using-terragrunt-and-terraform-the-right-way/ Ever stared at your AWS infrastructure and thought, “This is a mess, and I have no idea how to manage it properly”? You’re not alone. Thousands of DevOps engineers struggle daily with the chaos of multiple environments, regions, and accounts.…

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Simplify Data Lakehouse Architecture Using Iceberg and AWS Glue Catalog 13:28

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Simplify Data Lakehouse Architecture Using Iceberg and AWS Glue Catalog https://knowledge.businesscompassllc.com/simplify-data-lakehouse-architecture-using-iceberg-and-aws-glue-catalog/ You’re probably spending 60% of your engineering time just wrestling with data inconsistencies across your lakehouse architecture. Am I right? Data teams everywhere face this same struggle – trying to unify data access while formats, schemas, and storage layers keep multiplying like rabbits.…

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Terraform Code Hygiene: Automate Quality Checks with TFLint and FMT 5:17

2 days ago5:17

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Terraform Code Hygiene: Automate Quality Checks with TFLint and FMT https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has revolutionized cloud provisioning, with Terraform emerging as a dominant tool for managing cloud infrastructure. However, maintaining code quality and consistency becomes crucial as teams grow and codebases expand. This is where automated quality checks with TFLint and Terraform FMT come into play.…

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Build and Provision a Web Server with Terraform on AWS, Azure, or GCP 9:08

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Build and Provision a Web Server with Terraform on AWS, Azure, or GCP https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Provisioning cloud infrastructure manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. Enter Terraform, an open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that enables you to automate and manage your infrastructure reliably across multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).…

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Build and Configure a Kafka Cluster on AWS EC2: A DevOps Guide 6:05

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Build and Configure a Kafka Cluster on AWS EC2: A DevOps Guide https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ Apache Kafka is a powerful distributed streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Deploying Kafka on AWS EC2 offers flexibility and control, making it a preferred choice for DevOps professionals who want to manage the infrastructure directly. This podcast walks you through the end-to-end setup process.…

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Image Intelligence at Scale: VisualInsight’s AI-Powered Automation Explained 5:45

2 days ago5:45

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Image Intelligence at Scale: VisualInsight’s AI-Powered Automation Explained https://schedule.businesscompassllc.com/ In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the ability to analyze and understand images at scale has become essential. Whether for content moderation, product tagging, security surveillance, or visual search, businesses increasingly use advanced image recognition solutions. One of the standout innovations in this space is VisualInsight, an AI-powered platform that transforms raw image data into actionable intelligence. Here's a comprehensive overview of how VisualInsight automates image analysis at scale and revolutionizes business operations.…

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Secure AWS Credentials in GitLab CI/CD Using HashiCorp Vault 6:28

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