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Figure 1. Heimdall Proxy architecture

Using HAQM Aurora Global Database for Low Latency without Application Changes

Deploying global applications has many challenges, especially when accessing a database to build custom pages for end users. One example is an application using AWS Lambda@Edge. Two main challenges include performance and availability. This blog explains how you can optimally deploy a global application with fast response times and without application changes. The HAQM Aurora […]

Figure 1. Heimdall Proxy distributed, auto-scaling architecture

Offloading SQL for HAQM RDS using the Heimdall Proxy

Getting the maximum scale from your database often requires fine-tuning the application. This can increase time and incur cost – effort that could be used towards other strategic initiatives. The Heimdall Proxy was designed to intelligently manage SQL connections to help you get the most out of your database. In this blog post, we demonstrate […]

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re:Invent 2019: Introducing the HAQM Builders’ Library (Part II)

In last week’s post, I told you about a new site we introduced at re:Invent at the beginning of this month, the HAQM Builders’ Library, a site that’s chock-full articles by senior technical leaders that help you understand the underpinnings of both HAQM.com and AWS. Below are four more architecture-based articles that describe how HAQM […]