AWS is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. As with any cloud platform provider, AWS offers many services beyond computing and storage that can be integrated to provide a more complete solution. This post will look at some of the best marketplace integrations available on AWS, according to the experts at Tackle.io.
The Benefits of the AWS Marketplace
AWS Marketplace is a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Developer Tools, and Operational Tools providers. AWS Marketplace makes it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Large Customer Base
There are many benefits to using the AWS Marketplace. Perhaps the most obvious is the potential to reach AWS’s vast customer base. According to Amazon, AWS has “millions of active customers in 190 countries” across a wide range of industries. This range provides a large addressable market for any software listing on the AWS Marketplace.
Powerful Marketing and Distribution
In addition to the large customer base, AWS Marketplace provides a powerful marketing and distribution platform. Listings on AWS Marketplace come with pre-built AMIs (Amazon Machine Images) that make it easy to deploy software with a single click.
AWS Marketplace also offers tools to help track customer usage and subscription fees and manage customer support.
Finally, AWS Marketplace offers a variety of pricing models, including monthly subscription fees and pay-as-you-go fees, to help meet the needs of different types of customers.
Trust and Creditability
Customers looking for software on AWS Marketplace can be confident that they are getting high-quality, well-vetted listings. AWS requires all listings to undergo a rigorous approval process before making them available on the Marketplace.
In addition, customers can leave reviews and ratings for each listing, providing valuable feedback for other potential customers.
1. Database Integrations
Database integrations are essential for a few reasons. First, they provide a way to move data between systems quickly. This can be very helpful if you migrate data from an on-premises system to the cloud or vice versa. Database integrations can provide a way to keep data in sync between different systems. For example, you may want a copy of your production database in the cloud for development and testing purposes. Database integrations make this possible.
Database integrations can make it easier to share data between applications. When developing applications that need to be run simultaneously, it can be helpful to have a way to share data between them. Database integrations provide this capability.
Finally, database integrations can be used to create backups of data. This is especially important for mission-critical data that must be maintained during a system failure.
2. Messaging Integrations
Messaging integrations provide a way for applications to communicate with each other. Tackle.io experts believe this can be very helpful when developing distributed applications. For example, suppose you have an application that needs to process data from multiple sources. In that case, you can use a messaging integration to receive data from those sources and process it in the application.
These integrations can also be used to trigger actions in other applications. For example, you could use a messaging integration to send a notification to another application when a specific event occurs.
3. Notification Service (SNS)
Notification services let you know when something important happens. You can use them on AWS to get notifications from different applications. For example, you might use a notification service to get an email when a new user signs up for your application.
Notification services can also be used to trigger actions in other applications. For example, on Tackle.io, the platform uses AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) to send notifications to our Slack channel when a new customer is created. Doing so can take action immediately instead of relying on manual checking.
Final Thoughts
AWS Marketplace is excellent for finding software to help your business run more efficiently. The marketplace provides a variety of integrations that can help you move data between systems, share data between applications, and create backups of data. In addition, the Marketplace offers a rigorous approval process and customer feedback system to ensure that customers get high-quality software listings.
