Meet CloudAdvisor – The first Virtual AWS Assistant
Published: 2023-08-11 17:00:33



Ever found yourself lost in the AWS documentation or clicking through multiple Google search results, looking for something that shouldn't take time?

![Don't get lost in AWS documention, use CloudAdvisor by ASecureCloud](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/2l5orgfi3kxczx7vqkxr.jpg)

Well, ASecureCloud has built [CloudAdvisor](https://asecure.cloud/ai-cloudadvisor/), a chatbot you can use to interact with AWS directly and save time!
But what can it do for you and how is different from things like ChatGPT? Let's dive right in!

## Get to the answer straight – You know what you want !

Whether you're a seasoned cloud architect wanting a refresher or a newbie taking your first steps into the AWS cloud, sometimes you j ust want to extract key details without having to search through lengthy documentations.

Suppose you would like to explore AWS RDS capabilities for an upcoming project and would like to . Just ask CloudAdvisor, "What should i know about RDS?" The bot will respond with a complete, concise, user-friendly explanation, directly sourced from the official AWS documentation.



![CloudAdvisor output of should i know about RDS](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/jvg9vxt1eha8k17h4ldv.png)

Notice how it provided a definition for the acronym as well as other importants considerations with respect to security, monitoring, High availability etc... without any further context. There lies the power of fine-tuned models 😎

Naturally, you may have follow-up questions or just want to verify the information provided with the AWS documentation directly.

Ask further questions here:

![Ask questions and follow ups in simple English](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yoiz9mo3g5hu4uf2okfv.png)

Every answer comes with a source citation, ensuring the information's credibility and allowing quick and easy verification. 

![Showing links to sources used to generate the answer](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1gsn80m2tj85htoa99oc.png)

## Troubleshooting – Simplified and Streamlined

How many times have you stumbled upon an error message while working with AWS services, and wished you had someone to bounce ideas off by your side? CloudAdvisor is that expert!

CloudAdvisor provides instant help to troubleshoot common issues that you might encounter. For instance, if you're getting an 'Access Denied' error when trying to access your S3 bucket, you can simply ask CloudAdvisor, "I am getting an 'Access Denied' error when trying to access my S3 bucket. What should I do?" CloudAdvisor will pull the solution directly from trusted AWS troubleshooting guides and provide you a step-by-step resolution method. 

This AI-powered chatbot doesn't just spit out the resolution; it simplifies and humanizes the interaction, making complex troubleshooting feel like a conversation with a friend. 

## How is this different from chatGPT

CloudAdvisor has been fine-tuned with official documentation and expert hand-curated sources only. You can rest assured that the answer does not come from a random reddit post!
Both the input query and output are sanitized to ensure that no sensitive information is leaked to the chatbot but also that only safe results are displayed.
It has also undergone extensive testing and validation to constrain the output to high-quality, high-confidence answers only.


## The Future is Now

While we've touched upon a few capabilities of CloudAdvisor, this is just the tip of the iceberg!
With CloudAdvisor, you can connect your cloud account(s) and interact with it in natural language. You can ask questions like "Show me public resources in my account"
You can also get code assistance for building new cloud environment by just prompting it in English... 

In the forthcoming blog posts, I will unravel more exciting features of CloudAdvisor, helping you unlock new levels of productivity and efficiency in your cloud operations. Stay tuned to learn more, and until then, please share your experience and feedback below.