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Running Windows Containers on AWS
Running Windows Containers on AWS

Running Windows Containers on AWS: A complete guide to successfully running Windows containers on Amazon ECS, EKS, and AWS Fargate

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  • Leverage the most recent best practices to run and manage Windows containers on AWS
  • Learn about AWS tools to containerize and run Windows containers on AWS
  • Deeper understanding on how Amazon ECS, EKS, and Fargate supports Windows containers

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Windows applications are everywhere, from basic intranet applications to high-traffic public APIs. Their prevalence underscores the importance of combining the same tools and experience for managing a modern containerized application with existing critical Windows applications to reduce costs, achieve outstanding operational excellence, and modernize quickly. This comprehensive guide to running and managing Windows containers on AWS looks at the best practices from years of customer interactions to help you stay ahead of the curve. Starting with Windows containers basics, you’ll learn about the architecture design that powers Amazon ECS, EKS, and AWS Fargate for Windows containers. With the help of examples and best practices, you’ll explore in depth how to successfully run and manage Amazon ECS, EKS, and AWS Fargate clusters with Windows containers support. Next, the book covers day 2 operations in detail, from logging and monitoring to using ancillary AWS tools that fully containerize existing legacy .NET Framework applications into containers without any code changes. The book also covers the most common Windows container operations, such as image lifecycle and working with ephemeral hosts. By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered how to run Windows containers on AWS and be ready to start your modernization journey confidently.

Who is this book for?

This book is targeted towards DevOps engineer, SREs, solution architects, or a Windows sysadmin who wants to learn more about running Windows containers on AWS. In order to learn from this book, you should have a basic understanding of containers, Docker, and Kubernetes. The book is also beneficial for Windows application developers who want to explore how to achieve better application scalability using containers as a compute layer.

What you will learn

  • Get acquainted with Windows container basics
  • Run and manage Windows containers on Amazon ECS, EKS, and AWS Fargate
  • Effectively monitor and centralize logs from Windows containers
  • Properly maintain Windows hosts and keep container images up to date
  • Manage ephemeral Windows hosts to reduce operational overhead
  • Work with the container image cache to speed up the container's boot time

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Tatenda Zifudzi Feb 05, 2024
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Whether you're a developer or a system administrator, this book is a must-read and an invaluable resource for mastering the art of running Windows containers on AWS. It stands out by thoroughly discussing Windows containers in the context of AWS, ensuring that readers are equipped with the essential knowledge of AWS tooling and how it can enhance and facilitate the running of Windows container workloads. I highly recommend reading this book before running production Windows contianer workloads on EKS.
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DavidP Apr 29, 2023
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Marcio Morales knows Windows containers on AWS better than anyone. Technical books vary a lot in quality these days. This is the real deal: it's clearly written and is full of gems.A theme throughout the book is blending modern infrastructure and legacy infrastructure, which most enterprises are dealing with. In Part 1, Marcio explains why Windows Containers are important, how they work, and the AWS services that can host them. I particularly liked the discussion of container orchestration services and considerations for making the right decision. Parts 2 and Part 3 delve into the details of Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS. Both Kubernetes fans and the Kubernetes-averse will find valuable guidance here. Finally, Part 4 covers the operational aspects of Windows containers on AWS. This includes monitoring, logging, and lifecycle. I particularly liked the chapter on using an image cache strategy to boost performance. He also covers AWS deployment and modernization tools.What I appreciate most about this book is how practical it is: it's focused on lessons learned in the field working with real customers. I learned a lot from it, and I recommend it to anyone considering or working with Windows containers on AWS.
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Amazon Customer Jun 13, 2023
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For anyone who's evaluating how to optimize their Windows workloads and leverage AWS container platforms in doing so, I can't recommend this book enough. It covers the various nuances on the what, why, and how for Windows containers, and is THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE guide in the market on this topic!
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Carlos Apr 21, 2023
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Are you interested in leveraging the power of Windows Containers on AWS? Look no further! This book is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about Windows Containers on AWS, from the basics to advanced topics, making it a must-read for cloud enthusiasts.The book starts by laying a solid foundation with an in-depth exploration of Containers for Windows, providing a clear understanding of the fundamentals. It then delves into the details of Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), two powerful container orchestration services on AWS. With practical examples and step-by-step guides, the book demonstrates how to deploy resources using Terraform, a popular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, enabling you to apply the concepts in real-world scenarios.One of the highlights of this book is its coverage of Active Directory integration, an essential aspect for many enterprise applications. You'll learn how to seamlessly integrate Windows Containers with Active Directory, enabling you to leverage existing authentication and authorization mechanisms.The book also provides insights into monitoring Windows Containers on AWS, allowing you to effectively monitor the health and performance of your containerized applications. It further explores serverless computing and cache strategies, showcasing how you can optimize your containerized applications for improved scalability and cost-efficiency.With its comprehensive coverage of Windows Containers on AWS, this book is a valuable resource for developers, architects, and IT professionals looking to harness the power of containers in the cloud. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this book has something for everyone. Its practical approach, rich examples, and real-world use cases make it an engaging and informative read.If you're passionate about cloud computing and want to unlock the full potential of Windows Containers on AWS, this book is a must-have. Get your copy today and take your containerization journey to new heights!
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RobG Jun 11, 2023
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I am learning about AWS and used this book to research containers and how Windows and Linux differ. If you NEED Windows then you can make it work. That’s great. If you don’t (my app is cross platform) the you should probably use Linux. I found what I needed in this book.
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