Cloud Services Management

Top Strategies for Cost Optimizing AWS EC2 Instances

•   Choose the Right Instance Type
•  Implement Auto Scaling: Scale resources based on traffic demands.
•  Leverage EC2 Spot Instances: Save up to 90% for non-critical workloads.

Maximizing Savings with AWS S3

•  Use S3 Lifecycle Policies: Transition old data to cheaper storage classes.
•  Remove Unused Versions: Clean up redundant data.
•  Delete Unused Buckets: Regularly audit and remove unnecessary data.
•  Implement Object Locking: Prevent accidental data duplication.

How AWS VPC Helps Control Costs

•  Optimize VPC Design: Use private subnets for secure data.
•  Control Data Transfer Costs: Choose appropriate AWS regions.
•  Use Security Groups: Apply rules to minimize security incidents.

Optimizing AWS RDS for Cost Efficiency

•  Choose the Right Database: MySQL or PostgreSQL for small workloads.
•  Right-Size Database Instances: Avoid over-provisioning.
•  Enable Storage Auto Scaling: Scale storage automatically.

Cost Optimization Tips for Web Applications

•  AWS Lambda: Shift to serverless to pay only for usage.
•  Use AWS CloudFront: Reduce data transfer costs.
•  Configure CloudWatch Alarms: Monitor costs effectively.

Understanding AWS Pricing with Cost Explorer

•   Use AWS Cost Explorer: Visualize and analyze costs.
•   Set Budgets: Get alerts when thresholds are breached.
•   AWS Trusted Advisor: Identify underutilized resources.

Reserved Instances vs On-Demand Instances

•  Reserved Instances: Best for predictable workloads
•  On-Demand Instances: Ideal for unpredictable workloads.

Scaling Web Apps with AWS Auto Scaling

•  How Auto Scaling Works: Adjust resources based on demand.
•  Set Up Scaling Policies: Define when to scale up or down.