AWS cost optimization is an ongoing process. Here are practical strategies to reduce your cloud spending.
Right-Sizing Resources
Regularly review and adjust instance sizes based on actual usage. Use AWS Cost Explorer to identify underutilized resources.
Reserved Instances and Savings Plans
Commit to 1-3 year terms for predictable workloads to save up to 72% compared to on-demand pricing.
Spot Instances
Use Spot Instances for fault-tolerant workloads to save up to 90% on compute costs.
Storage Optimization
- Use S3 lifecycle policies
- Archive old data to Glacier
- Delete unused snapshots and volumes
Monitoring and Alerts
Set up billing alerts and use AWS Budgets to track spending and prevent cost overruns.
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