Cost Optimization¶
Best practices and strategies for optimizing cloud costs and managing cloud spend effectively across different providers.
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Cost Optimization | Best practices for optimizing your AWS costs using AWS-native tools. | Cost Optimization with AWS |
| Google Cloud Cost Optimization | Tips to optimize your Google Cloud spend. | Well-Architected Framework: Cost optimization pillar |
| OpenStack Cost Optimization | Guide for optimizing OpenStack costs. | 7 Best Practices for Optimizing OpenStack Costs |
Cost Optimization Principles¶
Right-Sizing¶
- Monitor utilization - Track actual resource usage
- Match capacity to demand - Size resources appropriately
- Regular reviews - Periodically assess resource needs
- Automated recommendations - Use cloud provider suggestions
Reserved Capacity¶
- Predictable workloads - Use reservations for steady-state usage
- Commitment planning - Analyze usage patterns before committing
- Flexible options - Choose convertible reservations when possible
- Portfolio approach - Mix reservation types for optimal savings
Spot/Preemptible Instances¶
- Fault-tolerant workloads - Use for batch processing, testing
- Diversification - Spread across multiple instance types and zones
- Graceful handling - Design for interruption scenarios
- Cost monitoring - Track savings and interruption rates
Cost Visibility¶
- Tagging strategy - Consistent resource tagging
- Cost allocation - Attribute costs to teams or projects
- Budget alerts - Proactive spend notifications
- Usage trends - Track historical usage patterns
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