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How a Small Bug Caused a Major AWS Outage and Internet Disruptions

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How a Small Bug Caused a Major AWS Outage and Internet Disruptions
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A small bug in AWS's system, caused by two automated processes trying to update the same DNS record simultaneously, led to a massive outage affecting major global services like Netflix and United Airlines, highlighting the importance of quick response and system improvements after such incidents.

Topics:business#aws-outage#cloud-services#dns-bug#internet-disruption#system-failure#technology
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