Cloud Services Management

Top Strategies for Cost Optimizing AWS EC2 Instances

• Choose the Right Instance Type: Use T3 or M5 for cost-effective workloads.
• 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-Effective Management

• Choose the Right Database Engine: Use MySQL or PostgreSQL for smaller 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 Your Web Application with AWS Auto Scaling

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