
AWS IoT Analytics is a fully-managed service that makes it easy to run sophisticated analytics on massive volumes of IoT data without having to worry about all the cost and complexity typically required to build your own IoT analytics platform.

AWS Artifact provides on-demand access to AWS’ security and compliance reports and select online agreements. Reports available in AWS Artifact include our Service Organization Control (SOC) reports, Payment Card Industry (PCI) reports, and certifications from accreditation bodies across geographies and compliance verticals that validate the implementation and operating effectiveness of AWS security controls. Agreements available in AWS Artifact include the Business Associate Addendum (BAA) and the Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA).

AWS Personal Health Dashboard provides alerts and remediation guidance when AWS is experiencing events that may impact you.

AWS Directory Service is a fully managed service that enables organizations to run Microsoft Active Directory (AD) in the AWS Cloud without the need to deploy and maintain their own infrastructure. It simplifies the integration of AD-dependent applications and services, allowing users to access AWS resources using their existing AD credentials. Key Features and Functionality: - Managed Microsoft Active Directory: AWS Directory Service offers a native Microsoft AD environment, eliminating the need for data synchronization or replication from on-premises directories. - High Availability: The service deploys domain controllers across multiple Availability Zones, ensuring resilience and continuous operation. - Seamless Integration: It integrates with various AWS services, including Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and Amazon WorkSpaces, facilitating the deployment of directory-aware workloads. - Security and Compliance: AWS Directory Service provides end-to-end encryption and meets compliance standards such as SOC, PCI, HIPAA, and FedRAMP. - Scalability: The service supports organizations of different sizes, offering Standard, Enterprise, and Hybrid editions to meet varying needs. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: AWS Directory Service addresses the challenges of managing and scaling Active Directory infrastructure by offering a fully managed, secure, and scalable solution in the cloud. It enables organizations to: - Simplify Cloud Migration: Easily migrate AD-dependent workloads to AWS without modifying existing applications or user credentials. - Enhance Security: Leverage AWS's robust security measures to protect directory data and meet regulatory compliance requirements. - Reduce Operational Overhead: Offload routine maintenance tasks such as patching, monitoring, and backups to AWS, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. - Ensure High Availability: Benefit from a highly available directory service that spans multiple Availability Zones, providing resilience against failures. By utilizing AWS Directory Service, organizations can seamlessly extend their on-premises AD to the cloud, maintain a consistent user experience, and efficiently manage access to AWS resources.

It provides access to on-demand digital courses like AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, Big Data Technical Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals, and Job Roles in the Cloud. You can also explore new training to learn about Machine Learning and Storage.

AWS IoT Events is a fully managed IoT service that makes it easy to detect and respond to events from IoT sensors and applications. Events are patterns of data identifying more complicated circumstances than expected, such as changes in equipment when a belt is stuck or connected motion detectors using movement signals to activate lights and security cameras.

AWS OpsWorks is a configuration management service that provides managed instances of Chef and Puppet, which are automation platforms that allow you to use code to automate the configurations of your servers.

Amazon Elastic Transcoder is a cloud-based media transcoding service that enables developers and businesses to convert video and audio files into formats optimized for various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs. By leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, it simplifies the process of media conversion without the need to manage complex hardware or software. Key Features and Functionality: - Transcoding Pipelines: Manage and run multiple transcoding workflows in parallel, allowing for efficient processing of large volumes of media files. - Transcoding Jobs: Convert a single input file into multiple output formats within a single job, supporting up to 30 different formats per job. - System and Custom Presets: Utilize predefined presets optimized for various devices, or create custom presets tailored to specific requirements. - Automatic Video Bitrate Optimization: Adjust the bitrate automatically to optimize the visual quality of transcoded output. - Thumbnail Generation and Watermarking: Generate thumbnails and overlay images on videos to enhance content presentation and branding. - Captions Support: Add, remove, or preserve captions during the transcoding process to ensure accessibility. - Encryption and Protection: Support for encrypted HLS streams and integration with DRM systems like Microsoft PlayReady to secure content. - Clip Generation and Stitching: Create clips from source media or stitch multiple clips together to produce a single output file. Primary Value and User Solutions: Amazon Elastic Transcoder addresses the complexities associated with media file conversion by providing a scalable, cost-effective, and easy-to-use solution. It eliminates the need for managing transcoding software and infrastructure, allowing users to focus on content creation and delivery. The service's integration with other AWS offerings, such as Amazon S3 for storage and Amazon SNS for notifications, streamlines workflows and enhances operational efficiency. By supporting a wide range of input and output formats, along with features like automatic bitrate optimization and preset configurations, it ensures high-quality media playback across diverse devices and platforms. Please note that AWS has announced the discontinuation of Amazon Elastic Transcoder, effective November 13, 2025. Users are encouraged to migrate to AWS Elemental MediaConvert, which offers a comprehensive suite of advanced transcoding features and on-demand pricing.

Amazon SWF is an application that helps developers build, run, and scale background jobs that have parallel or sequential steps it has a fully-managed state tracker and task coordinator in the Cloud.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon, is a leading cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of on-demand services such as computing power, data storage, databases, networking, and artificial intelligence tools. It enables businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications without investing in physical infrastructure, using a flexible pay-as-you-go pricing model. With a global network of data centers, AWS supports organizations of all sizes—from startups to large enterprises—by offering reliable, secure, and highly scalable solutions for modern digital operations.