I am using AWS Lambda to set up real-time notifications and backup transfers.
IT Auditor & Compliance Officer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Highly stable, simple implementation, but no code option needed
Pros and Cons
- "AWS Lambda is a stable solution."
- "AWS Lambda could improve by having no-code or low-code options because currently, you need to be able to write code well to use it."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
AWS Lambda could improve by having no-code or low-code options because currently, you need to be able to write code well to use it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using AWS Lambda for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
AWS Lambda is a stable solution.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is best suited for medium to large-sized companies.
How are customer service and support?
I am satisfied with the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The setup of the solution was simple.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation of the solution was done by my colleague.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of AWS Lambda is priced very low.
What other advice do I have?
For those who want to use this solution, I would advise them to learn the Python programming language.
I rate AWS Lambda a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
Technical Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Scans the cloud system and if they are any security anomalies it triggers an email
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is that it scans the cloud system and if they are any security anomalies it triggers an email."
- "The running time of AWS Lambda runs fine. It takes around five minutes but it would be great if that time could be extended."
What is our primary use case?
We have only used it for a few services. It's still in POC mode. We haven't done any production on it currently.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is that it scans the cloud system and if they are any security anomalies it triggers an email.
What needs improvement?
The running time of AWS Lambda runs fine. It takes around five minutes but it would be great if that time could be extended.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Lambda for two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We haven't seen any issues regarding stability as of now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to expand the platform.
How are customer service and technical support?
Their technical support is quite good. We have enterprise support, so it is quite good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What about the implementation team?
I did the deployment with the help of consultants.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Lambda to someone considering it.
I would rate it an eight out of ten.
The pricing is similar to Azure services, they are quite competitive pricing-wise if you compare Azure and AWS.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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