--- title: "cloud-computing" author: "Mohammad Abu Mattar" canonical: https://mkabumattar.com/blog/categories/cloud-computing --- [Home](/)›[All Posts](/blog)›[All Categories](/blog/categories)›[Cloud computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) Category # cloud-computing 11Articles [![FinOps in Practice: How to Build a Cloud Cost Accountability Culture on AWS](/_astro/hero.BjXbzaTR_Z2jXzr9.webp)](/blog/post/finops-cloud-cost-accountability-aws) ## [FinOps in Practice: How to Build a Cloud Cost Accountability Culture on AWS](/blog/post/finops-cloud-cost-accountability-aws) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Management](/blog/categories/management) - Published: 14 Jul, 2026 - Updated: 22 Jul, 2026 Cloud computing changed how businesses pay for technology. Instead of a slow procurement cycle to buy physical servers, a single engineer can spin up thousands of dollars of infrastructure in minutes. [#FinOps](/blog/tags/finops)[#AWS](/blog/tags/aws)[#Terraform](/blog/tags/terraform)+6 tags [read more](/blog/post/finops-cloud-cost-accountability-aws) [![Building Resilient Systems: Immutable Infrastructure with Packer and Terraform](/_astro/hero.C1--9UB8_ZaNEHL.webp)](/blog/post/immutable-infrastructure-packer-terraform-guide) ## [Building Resilient Systems: Immutable Infrastructure with Packer and Terraform](/blog/post/immutable-infrastructure-packer-terraform-guide) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Infrastructure as Code](/blog/categories/infrastructure-as-code) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - Published: 21 Feb, 2026 What is Immutable Infrastructure? The way we manage IT infrastructure has really changed. We're moving from old-school, changeable setups to more modern, "immutable" ones. Understanding this b [#Packer](/blog/tags/packer)[#Terraform](/blog/tags/terraform)[#Immutable Infrastructure](/blog/tags/immutable-infrastructure)+3 tags [read more](/blog/post/immutable-infrastructure-packer-terraform-guide) [![The Resilience of Timbernetes: A Comprehensive Analysis of In-Place Pod Vertical Scaling in Kubernetes 1.35](/_astro/hero.Dl2k8Q4h_Z2iBVo7.webp)](/blog/post/kubernetes-1-35-in-place-pod-vertical-scaling-guide) ## [The Resilience of Timbernetes: A Comprehensive Analysis of In-Place Pod Vertical Scaling in Kubernetes 1.35](/blog/post/kubernetes-1-35-in-place-pod-vertical-scaling-guide) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [Kubernetes](/blog/categories/kubernetes) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [Infrastructure](/blog/categories/infrastructure) - [Platform Engineering](/blog/categories/platform-engineering) - Published: 04 Jan, 2026 The release of Kubernetes 1.35, officially designated as "Timbernetes," represents a definitive shift in the architectural philosophy of cloud-native orchestration. This version marks the graduation o [#Kubernetes 1.35](/blog/tags/kubernetes-135)[#In Place Pod Vertical Scaling](/blog/tags/in-place-pod-vertical-scaling)[#Timbernetes](/blog/tags/timbernetes)+9 tags [read more](/blog/post/kubernetes-1-35-in-place-pod-vertical-scaling-guide) [![Karpenter vs. Cluster Autoscaler on AWS: Picking the Right Tool for Your Kubernetes Scaling](/_astro/hero.5Ny8gqgW_mWwGz.webp)](/blog/post/karpenter-vs-cluster-autoscaler-aws-kubernetes-scaling) ## [Karpenter vs. Cluster Autoscaler on AWS: Picking the Right Tool for Your Kubernetes Scaling](/blog/post/karpenter-vs-cluster-autoscaler-aws-kubernetes-scaling) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Kubernetes](/blog/categories/kubernetes) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [AWS](/blog/categories/aws) - [Autoscaling](/blog/categories/autoscaling) - Published: 31 May, 2025 You know how it is with modern apps. They can be super busy one minute and then quiet the next. If you're using Kubernetes on Amazon Web Services (AWS), making sure your setup can handle these ups and [#Karpenter](/blog/tags/karpenter)[#Cluster Autoscaler](/blog/tags/cluster-autoscaler)[#Kubernetes Scaling](/blog/tags/kubernetes-scaling)+5 tags [read more](/blog/post/karpenter-vs-cluster-autoscaler-aws-kubernetes-scaling) [![Unlocking the Secrets: HashiCorp Vault vs. AWS Secrets Manager vs. SOPS - Which Reigns Supreme](/_astro/hero.BxpvzHJN_Z2hLAEl.webp)](/blog/post/secrets-management-vault-secrets-manager-sops) ## [Unlocking the Secrets: HashiCorp Vault vs. AWS Secrets Manager vs. SOPS - Which Reigns Supreme](/blog/post/secrets-management-vault-secrets-manager-sops) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Security](/blog/categories/security) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - Published: 25 May, 2025 Let's face it, in today's tech world, keeping sensitive info safe, we're talking about those digital keys like API keys and passwords, is a big deal. They're what let you into important systems and da [#Secrets Management](/blog/tags/secrets-management)[#HashiCorp Vault](/blog/tags/hashicorp-vault)[#AWS Secrets Manager](/blog/tags/aws-secrets-manager)+4 tags [read more](/blog/post/secrets-management-vault-secrets-manager-sops) [![Navigating Growth: Building a Secure and Scalable AWS Environment with a Multi-Account Architecture and Control Tower](/_astro/hero.BShn8B1r_Zu8h2W.webp)](/blog/post/multi-account-aws-control-tower) ## [Navigating Growth: Building a Secure and Scalable AWS Environment with a Multi-Account Architecture and Control Tower](/blog/post/multi-account-aws-control-tower) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [AWS](/blog/categories/aws) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Cloud Security](/blog/categories/cloud-security) - [Cloud Architecture](/blog/categories/cloud-architecture) - Published: 13 Apr, 2025 The cloud journey often kicks off with a single AWS account. It feels simple and straightforward, especially when you're just starting out or have smaller teams. But as your cloud usage grows, that in [#AWS](/blog/tags/aws)[#Control Tower](/blog/tags/control-tower)[#Multi Account Strategy](/blog/tags/multi-account-strategy)+8 tags [read more](/blog/post/multi-account-aws-control-tower) [![When to Use Serverless?](/_astro/hero.dLhnz4QY_1KW7Ab.webp)](/blog/post/when-to-use-serverless) ## [When to Use Serverless?](/blog/post/when-to-use-serverless) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [Serverless](/blog/categories/serverless) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [AWS](/blog/categories/aws) - [Software Architecture](/blog/categories/software-architecture) - Published: 26 May, 2024 As a DevOps engineer working with AWS, understanding when to use serverless architecture can be a game-changer for your projects. Serverless computing offers numerous benefits, but it's essential to k [#Serverless Architecture](/blog/tags/serverless-architecture)[#AWS Lambda](/blog/tags/aws-lambda)[#Microservices](/blog/tags/microservices)+5 tags [read more](/blog/post/when-to-use-serverless) [![Becoming an AWS Pro: A Deep Dive into Amazon Elastic Container Service](/_astro/hero.ia7tHPKE_ZlnALL.webp)](/blog/post/aws-ecs-deep-dive) ## [Becoming an AWS Pro: A Deep Dive into Amazon Elastic Container Service](/blog/post/aws-ecs-deep-dive) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [AWS](/blog/categories/aws) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Containerization](/blog/categories/containerization) - [ECS](/blog/categories/ecs) - Published: 13 Oct, 2023 Introduction Are you a passionate AWS Cloud Engineer DevOps enthusiast, looking to sharpen your container orchestration skills and level up your cloud infrastructure management game? Amazon Elasti [#AWS ECS](/blog/tags/aws-ecs)[#Amazon EKS](/blog/tags/amazon-eks)[#AWS Fargate](/blog/tags/aws-fargate)+7 tags [read more](/blog/post/aws-ecs-deep-dive) [![Scaling Up, Staying Strong: Hands-On AWS CloudFormation Techniques for Building Resilient and Scalable Systems](/_astro/hero.CoOFXLCa_Z2wwlfS.webp)](/blog/post/scaling-up-staying-strong-hands-on-aws-cloudformation-techniques-for-building-resilient-and-scalable-systems) ## [Scaling Up, Staying Strong: Hands-On AWS CloudFormation Techniques for Building Resilient and Scalable Systems](/blog/post/scaling-up-staying-strong-hands-on-aws-cloudformation-techniques-for-building-resilient-and-scalable-systems) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [AWS](/blog/categories/aws) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Infrastructure as Code](/blog/categories/infrastructure-as-code) - [Scalability](/blog/categories/scalability) - [Resilience](/blog/categories/resilience) - Published: 02 Jun, 2023 Introduction: In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, building resilient and scalable systems is crucial for businesses to meet growing demands and maintain high availability. Cloud native [#AWS CloudFormation](/blog/tags/aws-cloudformation)[#IaC](/blog/tags/iac)[#Scalable Systems](/blog/tags/scalable-systems)+7 tags [read more](/blog/post/scaling-up-staying-strong-hands-on-aws-cloudformation-techniques-for-building-resilient-and-scalable-systems) [![Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Unleashing the Magic of Code-Driven Infrastructure Management](/_astro/hero.D6yb7pOQ_Z2ptmwB.webp)](/blog/post/understanding-infrastructure-as-code-iac-unleashing-the-magic-of-code-driven-infrastructure-management) ## [Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Unleashing the Magic of Code-Driven Infrastructure Management](/blog/post/understanding-infrastructure-as-code-iac-unleashing-the-magic-of-code-driven-infrastructure-management) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [Infrastructure as Code](/blog/categories/infrastructure-as-code) - [DevOps](/blog/categories/devops) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - [Automation](/blog/categories/automation) - [Software Engineering](/blog/categories/software-engineering) - Published: 22 May, 2023 Introduction In the realm of modern technology, infrastructure management has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the emergence of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Imagine having the power [#IaC](/blog/tags/iac)[#AWS CloudFormation](/blog/tags/aws-cloudformation)[#Terraform](/blog/tags/terraform)+7 tags [read more](/blog/post/understanding-infrastructure-as-code-iac-unleashing-the-magic-of-code-driven-infrastructure-management) [![How to Create a AWS RDS MySQL Database and Connect to it using MySQL Workbench](/_astro/hero.BalpSU3D_jRzSY.webp)](/blog/post/how-to-create-a-aws-rds-mysql-database-and-connect-to-it-using-mysql-workbench) ## [How to Create a AWS RDS MySQL Database and Connect to it using MySQL Workbench](/blog/post/how-to-create-a-aws-rds-mysql-database-and-connect-to-it-using-mysql-workbench) - [Mohammad Abu Mattar](/authors/mohammad-abu-mattar) - [AWS](/blog/categories/aws) - [RDS](/blog/categories/rds) - [MySQL](/blog/categories/mysql) - [Database Management](/blog/categories/database-management) - [Cloud Computing](/blog/categories/cloud-computing) - Published: 07 Nov, 2022 Introduction RDS is a managed service that makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient and resizable capacity while automating time-c [#AWS RDS Setup](/blog/tags/aws-rds-setup)[#MySQL Workbench Connection](/blog/tags/mysql-workbench-connection)[#Relational Database](/blog/tags/relational-database)+4 tags [read more](/blog/post/how-to-create-a-aws-rds-mysql-database-and-connect-to-it-using-mysql-workbench)