Michael Schams <schams.net>

Cloud Infrastructure Manager, Solutions Architect, and IT Consultant with a strong focus on the PHP-based enterprise content management system TYPO3. I consult with clients across the globe on web hosting, IT infrastructure, IT security, and high-end cloud solutions with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

I am a web enthusiast and advocate of free, open-source technologies. I always strive for the highest standards, and I deliver results in the right quality.


Book Publications

TYPO3 CMS Certified Integrator (6th edition)

Exam Study Guide for the Official TCCI Certification of the TYPO3 Association

This book is the ideal study guide for the official TCCI certification by the TYPO3 Association. The revised and updated 6th edition contains approx. 300 example questions and detailed explanations of which answers are correct and why. Simply the perfect choice for every TYPO3 integrator to prepare for the test and master the exam!

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TYPO3 Extbase Book (3rd edition)

Modern Extension Development for TYPO3 CMS with Extbase and Fluid

Learn how to develop modern TYPO3 extensions with Extbase and Fluid! The reworked and restructured 3rd edition of the book is based on TYPO3 v9 LTS and takes all modern practices and new aspects of this release into account. The book is available in English and German.

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TYPO3 CMS Certified Developer (2nd edition)

Exam Study Guide for the Official TCCD Certification of the TYPO3 Association

This book is the ideal study guide for the official TCCD certification by the TYPO3 Association. The revised and updated 2nd edition (for TYPO3 v9 exams) contains 200 example questions and detailed explanations of which answers are correct and why. Simply the perfect choice for every TYPO3 developer to prepare for the test and master the exam!

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TYPO3 is one of the most advanced PHP-based open-source content management systems on the market.

I am a well-known member of the international TYPO3 community. I contribute to the success of this system by submitting software changes to the codebase, and I also support the documentation team, release coordination team, marketing/communication team, and certification team.

TYPO3 in high-end enterprise environments and integrated into cloud services is one of my main interests.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is, without doubt, the market leader of cloud computing.

I have worked with AWS products since 2012. I design, document, set up, and maintain high-performing workloads. Over the years, many companies have successfully implemented and launched web applications based on my recommendations and hands-on development work. Senior technical and non-technical decision-makers trust my advice and continue to reach out when needed.

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I founded t3rrific.com in 2019. The website is first and foremost the new home of the popular TYPO3-on-AWS initiative. You find several ready-to-use machine images with TYPO3 pre-installed and pre-configured as well as comprehensive documentation and commercial support options.

Secondly, a modern and highly scalable platform built on AWS let users boot up dedicated systems for a limited time with just a few mouse clicks (no technical knowledge required). This offer is useful for demonstration purposes, test and development environments, and the like.

Get the most of modern, robust, and secure cloud environments.