9 Top Tips for creating scalable web apps on AWS

Creating a scalable web application has never been simpler.  In the past, projects or websites expecting high traffic levels or rapid spikes in activity would need significant planning and investment to build an infrastructure capable of handling those spikes.  Today - it is possible to build a very low cost solution that will both scale up with traffic, and tie your costs to your need.Amazon Web Services (AWS) has considerably lowered the barrier to entry into cloud computing, meaning that anyone can launch a scalable web application. AWS's vDast feature set gives you the opportunity to tailor your infrastructure exactly to your application - which is exactly why our AWS architects have designed an e-book sharing their advice and best practice on how they've built secure and high-powered solutions for our customers.

We've tried to cover some fundamental areas for ensuring web app success. They may seem like small steps to take, but they are the difference between a just using AWS for hosting and really getting the best out of the platform.  In addition, we've included some lesser known tips - like if you are expecting a very large surge in activity, you can notify your support team so they can pre-warm your load balancers in order to ensure they react quickly enough to meet demand.

In addition to setting up your environment, we also include guidance on how to manage it once you're up and running. Security is still one of the major concerns we hear from businesses considering the use of cloud services, and so we recommend you don't just rely on internal monitoring. It is important to have a view both from inside and external to your environment.

'9 Top Tips for Scalable Web Applications on Amazon Web Services' does exactly what it says on the tin; real-life advice, from real-life experts who use this platform every day. If you're coming to the AWS Enterprise Summit [link] in London on the 17th September, make sure you stop by our stand to pick up some extra tips and tricks from in person!

We'll be on-hand all day as an AWS Consulting Partner in the exhibition hall at the Grange St. Paul's Hotel to answer any questions you may have. With over 1000 IT professionals expected to attend, the one-day event will be a great opportunity to have a chat with industry experts. And with talks going on throughout the day from the likes of Sage UK, BP, Channel 4 and News International - the day's agenda promises to be an insightful one. We look forward to seeing you there!

Download our e-book here.