Tobias Schmidt
@tpschmidt.com
Helping aspiring engineers master the cloud
👨💻 Freelance Software Engineer
✍️ Book #1: http://awsfundamentals.com
📕 Book #2: http://cloudwatchbook.com
Learn AWS for Free: https://awsfundamentals.com/newsletter
👨💻 Freelance Software Engineer
✍️ Book #1: http://awsfundamentals.com
📕 Book #2: http://cloudwatchbook.com
Learn AWS for Free: https://awsfundamentals.com/newsletter
If you want practical, production-focused AWS hands-on - not just docs and marketing - these workshops are worth your time!
Link to the mentioned workshop for AWS Fargate 🏗️
catalog.workshops.aws/ecs-immersi...
Link to the mentioned workshop for AWS Fargate 🏗️
catalog.workshops.aws/ecs-immersi...
Amazon ECS Immersion Day
An ECS Workshop ImmersionDay provides an end-to-end application development and deployment experience to demonstrate features of Amazon ECS, using real-world services from an application development perspective in order to educate users about the features of Amazon ECS such as scaling, networking, observability, security and automation.
catalog.workshops.aws
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
If you want practical, production-focused AWS hands-on - not just docs and marketing - these workshops are worth your time!
Link to the mentioned workshop for AWS Fargate 🏗️
catalog.workshops.aws/ecs-immersi...
Link to the mentioned workshop for AWS Fargate 🏗️
catalog.workshops.aws/ecs-immersi...
It covers Fargate from the ground up: no server management, just containers running on demand.
What stands out is the section on observability. You’ll actually set up OpenTelemetry, collect traces, and see how to get real state-of-the-art visibility! 💪
What stands out is the section on observability. You’ll actually set up OpenTelemetry, collect traces, and see how to get real state-of-the-art visibility! 💪
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
It covers Fargate from the ground up: no server management, just containers running on demand.
What stands out is the section on observability. You’ll actually set up OpenTelemetry, collect traces, and see how to get real state-of-the-art visibility! 💪
What stands out is the section on observability. You’ll actually set up OpenTelemetry, collect traces, and see how to get real state-of-the-art visibility! 💪
P.S.: if you're interested in more, we run a free bi-weekly newsletter where we teach more real-world AWS things! Feel free to subscribe
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November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
P.S.: if you're interested in more, we run a free bi-weekly newsletter where we teach more real-world AWS things! Feel free to subscribe
awsfundamentals.com/newsletter
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Here's the related blog article that explains all 4 courses in a few words, so you know what you'll dive into: aws.amazon.com/blogs/mt/ne...
New AWS Organizations Skill Builder courses to level up your multi-account strategy | Amazon Web Services
Your AWS journey, whether starting with a handful of accounts or scaling to thousands, requires a strong foundation. Think of it like building a skyscraper: the taller you plan to go, the stronger your base needs to be. As your organization grows, so do the challenges of managing multiple AWS accounts. Security policies, access controls, […]
aws.amazon.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Here's the related blog article that explains all 4 courses in a few words, so you know what you'll dive into: aws.amazon.com/blogs/mt/ne...
📝 Deep Dive on AWS Organizations Policies
skillbuilder.aws/learn/SG8M5...
They’re practical, hands-on, and free.
skillbuilder.aws/learn/SG8M5...
They’re practical, hands-on, and free.
Home - AWS Skill Builder
AWS Skill Builder is an online learning center where you can learn from AWS experts and build cloud skills online. With access to 600+ free courses, certification exam prep, and training that allows you to build practical skills there's something for everyone.
skillbuilder.aws
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
📝 Deep Dive on AWS Organizations Policies
skillbuilder.aws/learn/SG8M5...
They’re practical, hands-on, and free.
skillbuilder.aws/learn/SG8M5...
They’re practical, hands-on, and free.
🔑 Deep Dive on Declarative Policies in AWS Organizations
skillbuilder.aws/learn/1JC4F...
skillbuilder.aws/learn/1JC4F...
Home - AWS Skill Builder
AWS Skill Builder is an online learning center where you can learn from AWS experts and build cloud skills online. With access to 600+ free courses, certification exam prep, and training that allows you to build practical skills there's something for everyone.
skillbuilder.aws
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🔑 Deep Dive on Declarative Policies in AWS Organizations
skillbuilder.aws/learn/1JC4F...
skillbuilder.aws/learn/1JC4F...
🔐 Setting up Delegated Administrator for AWS services integrated with AWS Organizations
skillbuilder.aws/learn/AX49R...
skillbuilder.aws/learn/AX49R...
Home - AWS Skill Builder
AWS Skill Builder is an online learning center where you can learn from AWS experts and build cloud skills online. With access to 600+ free courses, certification exam prep, and training that allows you to build practical skills there's something for everyone.
skillbuilder.aws
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🔐 Setting up Delegated Administrator for AWS services integrated with AWS Organizations
skillbuilder.aws/learn/AX49R...
skillbuilder.aws/learn/AX49R...
⚡️ Data Perimeter Implementation in AWS Organizations
skillbuilder.aws/learn/7U4TA...
skillbuilder.aws/learn/7U4TA...
Home - AWS Skill Builder
AWS Skill Builder is an online learning center where you can learn from AWS experts and build cloud skills online. With access to 600+ free courses, certification exam prep, and training that allows you to build practical skills there's something for everyone.
skillbuilder.aws
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
⚡️ Data Perimeter Implementation in AWS Organizations
skillbuilder.aws/learn/7U4TA...
skillbuilder.aws/learn/7U4TA...
You should have clear, enforced policies and delegated administration from day one. SCPs and tag policies aren’t nice to have!
What you can learn in the advanced Skill Builder courses:
What you can learn in the advanced Skill Builder courses:
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
You should have clear, enforced policies and delegated administration from day one. SCPs and tag policies aren’t nice to have!
What you can learn in the advanced Skill Builder courses:
What you can learn in the advanced Skill Builder courses:
Even if you currently manage just two accounts, you'll get management and security headaches that only get worse as you grow!
There’s no shortcut here - multi-account management is a foundational problem, not a feature you hack together later.
There’s no shortcut here - multi-account management is a foundational problem, not a feature you hack together later.
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Even if you currently manage just two accounts, you'll get management and security headaches that only get worse as you grow!
There’s no shortcut here - multi-account management is a foundational problem, not a feature you hack together later.
There’s no shortcut here - multi-account management is a foundational problem, not a feature you hack together later.
Bonus: reconfiguration doesn't involve downtime.
This means you can start with a low-cost setup and scale up & down whenever there's the need.
If you want to explore CNQ, here's the link to get you started:
fandf.co/47e5gb7
This means you can start with a low-cost setup and scale up & down whenever there's the need.
If you want to explore CNQ, here's the link to get you started:
fandf.co/47e5gb7
AWS File Storage from Qumulo - Cloud Native File Storage
Support any file or object-based workflow on AWS at exabyte-scale with Qumulo's enterprise-class unstructured data storage services.
qumulo.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Bonus: reconfiguration doesn't involve downtime.
This means you can start with a low-cost setup and scale up & down whenever there's the need.
If you want to explore CNQ, here's the link to get you started:
fandf.co/47e5gb7
This means you can start with a low-cost setup and scale up & down whenever there's the need.
If you want to explore CNQ, here's the link to get you started:
fandf.co/47e5gb7
📦 No capacity planning
Just add data. Even if you need exabytes.
🔧 Deploys in minutes & you can use TF or CF
Just need to pick your instance types based on your workload.
Just add data. Even if you need exabytes.
🔧 Deploys in minutes & you can use TF or CF
Just need to pick your instance types based on your workload.
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
📦 No capacity planning
Just add data. Even if you need exabytes.
🔧 Deploys in minutes & you can use TF or CF
Just need to pick your instance types based on your workload.
Just add data. Even if you need exabytes.
🔧 Deploys in minutes & you can use TF or CF
Just need to pick your instance types based on your workload.
💰 Storage cost = S3 cost
Uses S3 Intelligent Tiering automatically. Meaning our data costs S3 prices, not EFS prices.
⚡ Performance scales independently
Need more throughput? Add instances. Need less? Remove them.
Uses S3 Intelligent Tiering automatically. Meaning our data costs S3 prices, not EFS prices.
⚡ Performance scales independently
Need more throughput? Add instances. Need less? Remove them.
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
💰 Storage cost = S3 cost
Uses S3 Intelligent Tiering automatically. Meaning our data costs S3 prices, not EFS prices.
⚡ Performance scales independently
Need more throughput? Add instances. Need less? Remove them.
Uses S3 Intelligent Tiering automatically. Meaning our data costs S3 prices, not EFS prices.
⚡ Performance scales independently
Need more throughput? Add instances. Need less? Remove them.
With CNQ your files actually live in S3, but you access them through NFS, SMB, or S3 API.
This is possible through CNQ' compute layer with runs on EC2.
(Don't worry, it's still pay-per-use pricing!)
What this means in practice:
This is possible through CNQ' compute layer with runs on EC2.
(Don't worry, it's still pay-per-use pricing!)
What this means in practice:
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
With CNQ your files actually live in S3, but you access them through NFS, SMB, or S3 API.
This is possible through CNQ' compute layer with runs on EC2.
(Don't worry, it's still pay-per-use pricing!)
What this means in practice:
This is possible through CNQ' compute layer with runs on EC2.
(Don't worry, it's still pay-per-use pricing!)
What this means in practice:
So if you look at 50TB, it's $1,000 vs. $15,000 per month
Seems like you're forced to choose: cheap or file-system compatible?
I was recently introduced to Qumulo and got to explore their CNQ platform (thanks for the collaboration on this post!)
Seems like you're forced to choose: cheap or file-system compatible?
I was recently introduced to Qumulo and got to explore their CNQ platform (thanks for the collaboration on this post!)
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
So if you look at 50TB, it's $1,000 vs. $15,000 per month
Seems like you're forced to choose: cheap or file-system compatible?
I was recently introduced to Qumulo and got to explore their CNQ platform (thanks for the collaboration on this post!)
Seems like you're forced to choose: cheap or file-system compatible?
I was recently introduced to Qumulo and got to explore their CNQ platform (thanks for the collaboration on this post!)
S3:
🟢 Cheap and unlimited scale
❌ Object storage API only
EFS:
🟢 Works with whatever needs a file system
❌ Expensive as hell
Not to forget: EFS' throughput scales based on its size ⚡️
🟢 Cheap and unlimited scale
❌ Object storage API only
EFS:
🟢 Works with whatever needs a file system
❌ Expensive as hell
Not to forget: EFS' throughput scales based on its size ⚡️
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
S3:
🟢 Cheap and unlimited scale
❌ Object storage API only
EFS:
🟢 Works with whatever needs a file system
❌ Expensive as hell
Not to forget: EFS' throughput scales based on its size ⚡️
🟢 Cheap and unlimited scale
❌ Object storage API only
EFS:
🟢 Works with whatever needs a file system
❌ Expensive as hell
Not to forget: EFS' throughput scales based on its size ⚡️
Here are the docs to learn more about this hidden gem of CloudWatch 💪
docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloud...
docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloud...
November 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Here are the docs to learn more about this hidden gem of CloudWatch 💪
docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloud...
docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonCloud...