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This week news: AWS Lambda's increased payload size, AWS Secret-West launch, Amazon CloudWatch metrics, Azure's new features, and Google Cloud's Cross-Site Interconnect and G4 VM availability.
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AWS Lambda Raises Asynchronous Invocation Payload Limit to 1 MB
AWS Lambda has increased the maximum payload size for asynchronous invocations from 256 KB to 1 MB, enabling customers to process richer data for event-driven workloads without needing to split or compress data. This update supports the integration of complex data structures, enhancing the ability to build scalable applications. The feature is available in all AWS Commercial and GovCloud (US) Regions, with updated pricing for payloads exceeding 256 KB.
AWS Launches Secret-West Region for Enhanced Security and Performance
AWS has launched its second Secret Region, AWS Secret-West, designed for mission-critical workloads at the Secret U.S. security classification level. This region enhances performance for latency-sensitive applications and offers multi-region resiliency, while ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community Directive requirements. It features multiple Availability Zones for high availability and supports various services authorized for sensitive data processing and disaster recovery strategies.
AWS Launches New CloudWatch Metrics for Monitoring EBS Performance Limits
Amazon has introduced two new Amazon CloudWatch metrics, Instance EBS IOPS Exceeded Check and Instance EBS Throughput Exceeded Check, to help monitor when EC2 instances exceed their EBS IOPS or throughput limits. These metrics provide a binary output (0 or 1) indicating whether performance limits are exceeded and can be used to create dashboards and set alarms for automated responses. They are available at no extra cost for Nitro-based EC2 instances with EBS volumes, accessible via the EC2 console, CLI, or CloudWatch API.
AWS CloudWatch Launches Automated Incident Report Generation Feature
Amazon CloudWatch has introduced interactive incident report generation, allowing users to create detailed post-incident analysis reports quickly. This feature automatically compiles telemetry data, service configurations, and investigation findings into structured reports that include executive summaries, timelines, impact assessments, and recommendations. The capability is available in multiple regions, enhancing operational analysis and improvement.
Azure Storage Mover Launches AWS S3 to Azure Blob Migration Feature
Azure Storage Mover now offers a new feature for migrating data directly from AWS S3 to Azure Blob, allowing organizations to automate migrations without manual pipelines or third-party tools. This fully managed service eliminates the need for on-premises agents, supports high-speed parallel transfers, and provides real-time visibility into migration jobs.
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Introduces Near-Zero Downtime Scaling Feature
Azure Database for PostgreSQL now allows scaling of servers with high availability enabled in under 30 seconds, significantly reducing the typical scaling time of 2 to 10 minutes. This enhancement ensures near-zero downtime during scaling operations, facilitating business continuity and flexibility in response to changing workloads.
Azure Introduces Cross-Subscription Sharing for Capacity Reservation Groups in Public Preview
Azure now allows the sharing of Capacity Reservation Groups (CRGs) across different subscriptions, which is currently in Public Preview. This update enables users to manage configurations more efficiently, facilitating resource reuse, centralized capacity management, cost-effective scaling, and improved separation of security and capacity concerns.
Google Cloud Launches Cross-Site Interconnect for Enhanced Layer 2 Connectivity
Google Cloud has launched Cross-Site Interconnect, a transparent, on-demand layer 2 connectivity solution that enhances network performance and reliability across cloud environments. This service leverages Google's global infrastructure to simplify network expansion and reduce capital expenditures, addressing the growing demands of AI/ML workloads and connectivity challenges faced by enterprises. Cross-Site Interconnect is now generally available, providing a transformative option for organizations seeking to improve their network capabilities.
Google Cloud Launches G4 VMs with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 GPUs for Enhanced AI and Simulation Workloads
Google Cloud has announced the general availability of the G4 VM, powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs, enhancing GPU availability across more regions. The G4 VM supports demanding workloads with up to 768 GB of memory and improved multi-GPU performance through an enhanced PCIe-based P2P data path, offering up to 9x the throughput of G2 instances. Additionally, NVIDIA Omniverse is now available as a virtual machine image on Google Cloud Marketplace, facilitating the development of industrial digital twins and AI simulations.
Vertex AI SDK Launches Prompt Management for Enhanced Collaboration and Efficiency
Google Cloud has announced the General Availability of Prompt Management in the Vertex AI SDK, providing a collaborative workspace for managing AI prompts. This feature allows users to create, version, and manage prompts programmatically, enhancing workflow efficiency and team collaboration. The SDK supports seamless integration with Vertex AI Studio and includes enterprise-ready security features like Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK) and VPC Service Controls (VPCSC).
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