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  • Azure | Compute

    Azure Virtual Machines – Consider Upgrading Standard A-Series Machines to Av2

    Azure’s standard A series virtual machines are older generation instances that can be significantly less cost-effective compared to the newer Av2 series. Upgrading to Av2 machines offers improved price performance, better processor technology, and potential cost savings of up to 20% while maintaining or improving computational capabilities. Why Upgrading Matters The Av2 series provides substantial…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon ElastiCache – Consider Using Latest Generation r-Family Nodes

    Amazon ElastiCache r5 family nodes offer significant performance improvements and cost savings compared to older generations. By upgrading to the latest node types, organizations can optimize their in-memory caching infrastructure while reducing overall cloud spending. Why This Policy Matters The R5 generation of ElastiCache nodes represents a substantial leap forward in compute and networking capabilities:…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon ElastiCache – Consider Using Latest Generation m-Family Nodes

    Amazon ElastiCache provides performance and cost optimization opportunities by upgrading to the latest generation m-family nodes. By migrating from older generation instances to m5 nodes, organizations can achieve significant computational improvements and cost savings. Why Upgrading ElastiCache Node Generations Matters When considering infrastructure cost optimization, upgrading ElastiCache nodes represents a strategic opportunity to: Detailed Explanation…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon ElastiCache – Consider Latest Generation Nodes for t-Family Nodes

    Amazon ElastiCache t3 nodes offer significant performance improvements and cost savings compared to older generations. By upgrading from legacy t1 nodes to newer t3 instances, organizations can achieve better price-to-performance ratios while optimizing cloud infrastructure costs. Detailed Explanation Why This Policy Matters Upgrading ElastiCache node generations is crucial for several key reasons: Cost Reduction Potential…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon OpenSearch – Consider Latest Generation t-Family Instances

    Migrate Amazon OpenSearch clusters from t2 to t3 instances to leverage improved performance, better CPU credits, and support for gp3 storage at the same price point. Why This Policy Matters Performance and Cost Efficiency Upgrading to t3 instances provides critical advantages: Potential Cost Savings Organizations can realize significant benefits: Implementation Guide Infrastructure-as-Code Example (Terraform) Manual…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon OpenSearch – Consider Latest Generation r-Instances

    Migrate from older r3 OpenSearch instances to r5 instances to achieve better performance, enhanced security features, and reduced monthly expenses. Detailed Explanation Why This Policy Matters Staying current with instance generations is crucial for: Cost Reduction Insights By upgrading from r3 to r5 OpenSearch instances, organizations can realize: Potential Savings Breakdown Let’s compare two instance…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon OpenSearch – Consider Latest Generation Instances for m-Family

    Migrate Amazon OpenSearch M3 instances to M5 to achieve better performance, enhanced features, and significant cost savings. Why Upgrading Matters Performance and Cost Advantages Comparative Instance Analysis Instance Type Memory vCPUs Monthly Cost Savings  m3.2xlarge 30 GiB 8 $549 – m5.2xlarge 32 GiB 8 $413 25% Implementation Guide Infrastructure-as-Code Upgrade Example (Terraform) Manual Migration Steps…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon OpenSearch – Consider Latest Generation i-Family Instances

    Amazon OpenSearch service users can significantly reduce infrastructure costs by strategically upgrading to the latest generation i-family instances. Switching from i2 to i3 instances offers improved performance and substantial cost savings. Why This Policy Matters Upgrading OpenSearch instances is crucial for: Detailed Cost and Performance Analysis Performance Comparison: i2 vs i3 Instances Instance Type Memory…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon OpenSearch – Consider Latest Generation Instances for c-Family

    Upgrade Amazon OpenSearch C-series instances to the latest generation for improved performance and significant cost savings. Why Upgrading OpenSearch Instance Generations Matters Selecting the right instance generation for Amazon OpenSearch can dramatically impact both performance and infrastructure costs. Newer instance generations typically offer: Detailed Cost Analysis and Performance Benefits Concrete Cost Comparison Example A direct…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon RDS – Consider Latest Generation t-Family Instances

    Upgrading from t2 to t3 instances in Amazon RDS can deliver up to 30% better CPU performance at the same price point, presenting a compelling opportunity for cost optimization and improved database performance. Why This Policy Matters Performance and Cost Benefits Key Performance Improvements Implementation Guide Identifying Existing t2 Instances To identify t2 instances in…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon RDS – Consider Latest Generation r-Family Instances

    Migrate Amazon RDS r-family instances to the latest generation to leverage improved computational efficiency, enhanced memory configurations, and potential cost savings. Detailed Explanation Why This Policy Matters The progression of Amazon RDS r-family instances represents a continuous improvement cycle that directly impacts: Cost Reduction Mechanisms Upgrading to latest generation r-family instances offers multiple cost optimization…

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  • Azure | Compute

    Azure Virtual Machines – Consider Upgrading G Series Machines to Ev5

    The Ev5 series offers enhanced computational capabilities and more cost-effective pricing compared to older G series virtual machines. This policy recommends evaluating and migrating to newer machine types that provide better price-to-performance ratios. Why This Policy Matters Performance and Cost Efficiency Upgrading to Ev5 series machines delivers multiple critical benefits: Concrete Cost Savings Example Consider…

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