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AWS – Amazon RDS Proxy announces caching_sha2_password authentication support for MySQL on Aurora and RDS
Amazon RDS Proxy announces caching_sha2_password authentication plugin support for client to proxy connections on MySQL on Aurora and RDS. Customers need to use plugins to perform authentication between databases and clients while using RDS Proxy. Starting with MySQL 8.4, community MySQL uses caching_sha2_password plugin as the default, which is more secure than the previous default […]
AWS – AWS IoT Device Management introduces high-throughput device connectivity status queries
Today, AWS IoT Device Management announces the general availability of a high-throughput connectivity status query API, allowing developers to query the latest connectivity state of IoT devices, for monitoring and management purposes. AWS IoT Device Management is a fully managed cloud service that helps you register, organize, monitor, and remotely manage Internet of Things (IoT) […]
AWS – AWS ParallelCluster 3.12 now available with custom image build enhancements
AWS ParallelCluster 3.12 is now generally available. This release makes it possible to include Lustre and NVIDIA software components in ParallelCluster custom images. Now, you can include ParallelCluster’s recommended Nvidia drivers and CUDA libraries in custom images. This update also makes the Lustre client optional to account for scenarios where you may opt for alternative […]
GCP – Find sensitive data faster (but safely) with Google Distributed Cloud’s gen AI search solution
Today, generative AI is giving organizations new ways to process and analyze data, discover hidden insights, increase productivity and build new applications. However, data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and low-latency requirements can be a challenge. The need to keep sensitive data in certain locations, adhere to strict regulations, and respond swiftly can make it difficult to […]
GCP – How Google Cloud can help customers achieve compliance with NIS2
With the European Commission’s adoption of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2.0, or NIS2, Europe is taking an essential step forward in its strategy to protect consumers, businesses, and government organizations from escalating threats in cyberspace. NIS2 will help to drive a consistent high level of security and resilience across key sectors of the […]
GCP – What’s new for Google Cloud databases — December 2024
As the year winds down and we gather around the (digital) fireplace, the excitement around Google Cloud databases is ramping up! It’s been a busy season of innovation and customer success, and we’ve got a sack full of updates to share. Join us for a festive feast of news, including key announcements in the databases […]
AWS – Amazon RDS for MySQL supports Innovation Release version 9.1 in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment
Amazon RDS for MySQL now supports MySQL Innovation Release 9.1 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment, allowing you to evaluate the latest Innovation Release on Amazon RDS for MySQL. You can deploy MySQL 9.1 in the Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment that has the benefits of a fully managed database, making it simpler to […]
AWS – Announcing NVMe-backed R6gd Instances for Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB Compatibility)
Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB Compatibility) introduces NVMe-backed R6gd Instances, offering up to 7x faster query performance for applications with large datasets exceeding regular instance memory. These instances can expand the data caching capacity by up to 7 times compared to a regular instance. NVMe-backed R6gd Instances leverage the local non-volatile memory express (NVMe)-based SSD storage […]
AWS – AWS Mainframe Modernization now supports connectivity over Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
AWS Mainframe Modernization introduces dual stack support for the managed runtime environments, enabling you to connect using Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4), or dual stack clients. The urgency to transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is driven by the continued growth of internet, which is exhausting available Internet Protocol […]
AWS – AWS Backup now supports Amazon Timestream in AWS GovCloud (US-West)
Today, we are announcing the availability of AWS Backup support for Amazon Timestream for LiveAnalytics in the AWS GovCloud (US-West) Region. AWS Backup is a policy-based, fully managed and cost-effective solution that enables you to centralize and automate data protection of Amazon Timestream for LiveAnalytics along with other AWS services spanning compute, storage, and databases […]