Title

AWS re:Invent 2022 - How to manage resources and applications at scale on AWS (COP314)

Summary

The session, presented by Anders, Svetlana, and Ed, focused on managing resources and applications at scale on AWS.
They introduced CloudOps and its benefits, such as improved ROI and operational resilience.
The session addressed three main customer pain points: difficulty in finding AWS resources, thinking in terms of applications rather than individual resources, and simplifying tasks for development and financial teams.
AWS Resource Explorer was introduced, which helps customers search for and discover application resources across AWS regions.
The session covered the use of tags, tag policies, and service control policies for resource organization.
AWS Resource Groups and AWS Service Catalog App Registry were discussed as methods to logically group resources.
The presenters demonstrated how to automate application creation and resource grouping using CloudFormation templates and tags.
AWS Application Manager was highlighted as a hub for managing and operating applications, integrating with other AWS services like CloudWatch, AWS Config, and AWS Cost Explorer.
The session concluded with a call to action to define a tagging schema, use App Registry for organization, and automate as much as possible.

AWS Resource Explorer is a significant tool for customers to quickly locate and manage resources across regions, which can aid in compliance and troubleshooting.
Tagging strategy is crucial for resource management, and AWS provides mechanisms like tag policies and service control policies to enforce tagging standards.
AWS App Registry simplifies the grouping of resources into applications, which can be beneficial for managing resources at scale.
Automation, particularly in the creation of applications and resource grouping, is emphasized to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency.
AWS Application Manager serves as a central point for application management, showcasing the integration of various AWS services to provide a comprehensive operational view.
The session's content suggests a trend towards more integrated and automated management solutions within AWS, aiming to simplify large-scale operations for customers.