AWS CodeCommit: Streamlining Source Control in the Cloud.

What is AWS CodeCommit? Streamlining Source Control in the Cloud.

In the era of cloud computing, source control is a pivotal aspect of the workflow, ensuring that code changes are managed efficiently, collaborative efforts are streamlined, and the integrity of the codebase is maintained. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a robust solution for source control in the cloud with AWS CodeCommit. This article delves into the features, benefits, and use cases of AWS CodeCommit. We will also go ahead and create a code commit repository and clone the repo to our local machine, add files, commit and push them to our AWS code repository.

What is AWS CodeCommit?

AWS CodeCommit is a version control service hosted by Amazon Web Services that allows developers to store and manage their source code, binaries, and other assets in the AWS cloud. Additionally, it is designed to work seamlessly with existing Git tools, making it easy for developers to integrate it into their current workflows.

Key Features of AWS CodeCommit.

Fully Managed Service: AWS CodeCommit takes care of the backend infrastructure, so developers can focus on writing code. There are no servers to manage.

Scalability: CodeCommit can handle repositories of any size, with the ability to scale up as your project grows.

High Availability and Durability: your repositories are always accessible and your data is protected against loss.

Security: CodeCommit integrates with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to provide robust access control. You can use IAM policies to define who can access your repositories and what actions they can perform.

Integration with AWS Services: CodeCommit integrates seamlessly with other AWS services such as AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, and AWS CodePipeline. This allows you to create a complete CI/CD pipeline using AWS tools, enhancing your development and deployment workflows.

Standard Git Interface: CodeCommit supports the standard Git interface, so developers can use their preferred Git client, command-line tools.

Getting Started with AWS CodeCommit

Prerequisite.

Make sure you have full permission to Codecommit, or you can log in as an administrative user additionally, you should have git installed and configured on your machine.

Create a Repository

In the code commit UI on the left-hand side, select repositories then click Create Repository.

In the create repository dashboard, under repository settings, name your repo, will call mine demo-commit-repo.

Codecommit is encrypted by default using KMS, but you can also choose your custom keys. We will leave it at AWS-managed keys with KMS.

Leave all other settings as default then click Create Repository.

Success, we are greeted with connection steps. We can see HTTPS, SSH, HTTPS(GRC).

If you don’t see SSH then it means you are connected as the root user.

We will for now use HTTPS git credentials for Codemmit to connect to our git repository.

So let us log in to the I AM console.

Select users. Click your username, move to the security tab then scroll all the way down to HTTPS for git credentials.

Click on generate and your codecommit credentials will be generated. Click the download button.

Go back to the codecommit repository select your repo then click the drop-down button of the clone URL then select clone HTTPS.

In this case, it will copy the HTTPS-type URL.

Use your preferred Git client to clone the repository to your local machine. This allows you to start adding code and making changes.

Go back to your terminal and type in git clone and paste in the cloned URL. When you press enter, you will be prompted for your username and password. Paste them in then press enter.

We have cloned our remote repo into our local machine.

With the repository cloned, you can push your changes to CodeCommit.

We will now copy a few files into our directory, commit these files, and push them to our remote repo.

Using linux command make sure you are in the repo directory then add copy files to your repo.

Using git add the files and then commit the changes as shown in the picture bellow.

Once the changes are commited, you can then push them to the remote repo by using the below command.

Now let’s go and check codecommit, and yes indeed the new files have been pushed to the codecommit repository.

If you click on the commits on the left side of the repo UI, you can see the commit history.

This brings us to the end of this blog. AWS CodeCommit offers a powerful, secure, and scalable solution for source control in the cloud.

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Configuring IP on Cisco Secure Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) & Adding a Secure Firepower Management Center (FMC)

Configuring IP Cisco Secure Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) & Adding a Secure Firepower Management Center (FMC)

Cisco Secure Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) is a comprehensive security solution that combines firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat protection capabilities. To effectively deploy and manage a Cisco FTD device, configuring the IP address is a critical step. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure IP addresses in a Cisco Secure FTD device and its management interface, the Cisco Secure Firepower Management Center (FMC).

Step 1: Configuring IP on a Cisco FTD Device:

Step 2: Connect a console cable to the FTD device and your computer:

Step 3: Open the terminal emulator program and select the appropriate serial port to which the console cable is connected.

Set the communication parameters as configured in the previous step.
Press Enter to display the FTD device login prompt.
Log in to the FTD Device:
At the login prompt, enter the default username "admin" and the default password "Admin123" (for newer versions) or "Admin123" (for older versions).

If prompted to change the default password, follow the instructions to set a new password.

Step 4: If prompted to change the default password, follow the instructions to set a new password.

configure network ipv4 manual Replace `` with the desired IP address for the management interface and `` with the appropriate subnet mask.

Step 4: Verify the configuration: Use the "show network" command to verify the IP address configuration for the management interface.

2. Configuring add manager on a FTD Device:

Step 1: Configure the FMC Manager:

Use the following command to add the FMC manager to the FTD device:

configure manager add <FMC_IP> <REGISTRATION_KEY>

Replace `<FMC_IP>` with the IP address of the FMC and `<REGISTRATION_KEY>` with the registration key provided by the FMC.

Step 2: Verify the FMC Manager Configuration:

To ensure that the FMC manager has been added successfully, enter the following command:

show managers

This command will display the FMC manager’s IP address and its status.

To add a Cisco Secure Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) device to a Secure Firepower Management Center (FMC) for centralized management and monitoring, follow these steps:

Step 1:Access the Firepower Management Center (FMC):

Step 2: Navigate to the Device Management Section:

After logging in to the FMC, navigate to the “Devices” section. This section is typically located in the top navigation menu.

Step 3: Add a New Device:

In the “Devices” section, click on the “Device Management” tab.Click on the “Add Device” button to initiate the process of adding a new device to the FMC.

Step 4: Enter Device Details:

In the "Add Device" form, enter the necessary information for the FTD device:
Device Name: Provide a descriptive name for the device.
Device Hostname or IP Address: Enter the hostname or IP address of the FTD device.
Device Type: Select "Firepower Threat Defense" as the device type.
Registration Key: Enter the registration key for the FTD device. This key is obtained from the FTD device CLI.
Access Policy: Select an appropriate access policy to apply to the device. If no access policies are available, create one beforehand.

Step 5: Verify Device Connection:

Click on the “Test Connectivity” button to verify the connection between the FMC and the FTD device. Ensure that the connectivity test is successful.

Step 6: Save and Apply Changes:

After verifying the device connection, click on the “Save” button to save the device configuration in the FMC.

The FMC will initiate the process of adding the FTD device to its managed devices list

Step 7: Monitor Device Registration:

Once the FMC has added the FTD device, it will start the registration process.

Monitor the “Devices” section or any notifications on the FMC for the registration status of the FTD device. The FMC will retrieve the device configurations and apply the assigned access policy to the FTD device.

Once the FTD device is successfully added to the FMC, it can be centrally managed and monitored through the FMC’s web interface. The FMC provides extensive security policy management, threat monitoring, and reporting capabilities, enabling administrators to effectively manage their network security using the FTD devices.

The FMC would take a few minutes before completing the FTD registration. You can check the status by going to the Notifications > Tasks menu on the top right side:

Configuring IP addresses in Cisco FTD devices and their management interface, the Firepower Management Center, is essential for proper network connectivity and effective device management. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined in this guide, network administrators can successfully configure IP addresses in Cisco FTD devices and configure manager as well, enabling them to monitor and secure their networks efficiently.