The LRC’s Mark Rea explains why a thorough understanding of metrics and test methodologies is necessary in order to make fair comparisons of the performance and energy savings potential regarding horticultural lighting luminaire types.

Starting today, you can use Node.js v8.10 to develop your functions in Lambda@Edge, in addition to the currently supported Node.js v6.10 runtime.

Node.js v8.10, the current Long Term Support (LTS) version of Node, uses the new V8 6.0 engine, that provides better performance when compared to the previous LTS version 6.x. In addition, Node.js v8.10 supports new features such as async/await, which is a new way of handling asynchronous operations in Node.js. This enables you to write simpler, easier, and cleaner code for non-blocking calls. You can read this blog post for more details on the benefits of async/await feature introduced in Node.js v8.10.

To get started, you can simply upload your Node.js code as an AWS Lambda function through the AWS CLI or Lambda console, and select the Node.js 8.10 runtime. If you have existing Node.js functions, you can switch to the new runtime by making any required code changes to ensure compatibility with the new runtime and editing their function configuration to set the runtime to Node.js 8.10.

To learn more about Lambda@Edge, visit the product page . For more information on Lambda’s Node.js programming model, you can refer to the documentation .

 

Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports the ability to update your sqlnet.ora parameters. The sqlnet.ora file includes parameters that configure Oracle Net features on Oracle Database servers and clients. Using these parameters, you can modify properties for connections in and out of the database.

You can now control your Amazon WorkSpaces environment running on your iPad when you use a SwiftPoint GT mouse. This launch enables precise pointer control in your WorkSpace when you’re using an iPad with a SwiftPoint GT mouse. To access Amazon WorkSpaces from your iPad, or other supported client devices, download the Amazon WorkSpaces app . Once you have the Amazon WorkSpaces iPad app installed, simply enable Bluetooth on both your iPad and SwiftPoint GT mouse and pair them. Then log into your WorkSpace, and you can use the mouse just like you would on a PC or laptop. You can get more detail on mouse set up and support in our documentation .

AWS announces the General Availability of Amazon Sumerian, a managed service that allows developers to create and publish augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and 3D applications quickly and easily without requiring any specialized programming or 3D graphics expertise.

We have released AWS CloudHSM client packages for new operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016, Amazon Linux 2, CentOS 6 and 7, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7. This expands on existing support for Amazon Linux and Ubuntu.

You can view the complete list of AWS CloudHSM-supported operating systems and download latest client and SDK packages, from the CloudHSM Version History page.

AWS CloudHSM offers you cost effective hardware key management at cloud scale for sensitive and regulated workloads. You can generate and use encryption keys using FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware security modules (HSMs) on the AWS Cloud. CloudHSM integrates with your applications using industry-standard APIs, such as PKCS#11, Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE), and Microsoft CryptoNG (CNG).  You can learn more about AWS CloudHSM here .

The AWS Deep Learning AMIs for Ubuntu and Amazon Linux now come with advanced optimizations for TensorFlow 1.8 to deliver higher-performance training for Amazon EC2 C5 and P3 instances.

Starting today, you can use your existing Red Hat Enterprise Linux Premium subscription with Amazon EC2 Spot Instances. With this launch, it is easier for enterprise customers to migrate workloads into the cloud and immediately take advantage of the deep cost savings offered by Spot Instances. 

Today we are announcing the availability of License Included (LI) Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) for Windows Server version 1709 and 1803 for Amazon EC2, providing customers with an easy and flexible way to get up and running with the latest versions of Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel  release. These versions of Windows Server include new enhancements such as smaller disk footprint, Kubernetes support, and Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL), and are best suited for use cases including building modern container and micro-services based Windows applications.

Today, Espressif Systems’ ESP32-DevKitC & ESP-WROVER-KIT are qualified for Amazon FreeRTOS. You can now take advantage of Amazon FreeRTOS features and benefits for microcontrollers using the development boards from Espressif. This enables you to easily and securely connect your ESP32-based devices to AWS cloud services like AWS IoT Core or to edge devices running AWS Greengrass. ESP32-DevKitC is a small-sized development board, and ESP-WROVER-KIT is a development board that has support for LCD, MicroSD card, and USB JTAG interface. They come in two variants, either with the ESP-WROOM-32 or ESP32-WROVER module.

You can get started with Espressif’s ESP32 and Amazon FreeRTOS today by downloading the code from GitHub .