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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon EC2 – Consider Using Latest Generation t-Family Instances

    Amazon EC2 t-series instances have evolved significantly, offering improved performance, cost-efficiency, and technological capabilities. Upgrading to the latest generation instances can provide substantial benefits for organizations looking to optimize their cloud infrastructure. Why Upgrade to Latest Generation t Instances? The transition from older t-series generations (like t2) to newer generations (t3 and t4) offers several…

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  • Azure | Compute

    Azure Cosmos DB – Consider Disabling Multiple Write Locations for Non-Production Projects

    Azure Cosmos DB multi-region writes provide global distribution and high availability, but come with a significant cost premium. For non-production environments like development, staging, and testing, this additional expense is often unnecessary and can be easily optimized. Detailed Cost Analysis Cost Implications Performance and Cost Breakdown Implementation Guide Infrastructure as Code Example (Terraform) Manual Configuration…

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  • AWS | Object Storage

    Amazon ECR – Consider Using a Lifecycle Policy

    Implement Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) lifecycle policies to automatically manage container image retention, optimize storage costs, and improve overall repository efficiency. Why Lifecycle Policies Matter Container image storage can quickly become a significant cloud expense. Without proper management, organizations can inadvertently accumulate unnecessary images that consume valuable storage and increase monthly costs. A well-designed…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon RDS – Consider Using Graviton Instances

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) Graviton instances provide a compelling cost-optimization opportunity for Amazon RDS databases, offering significant performance and price advantages over traditional x86-based instances. Why Graviton Matters for RDS Cost Optimization Graviton processors represent a breakthrough in cloud infrastructure economics, delivering substantial cost savings without compromising database performance. Key advantages include: Cost Comparison Example…

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  • Azure | Compute

    Azure Virtual Machines – Consider Upgrading Basic A Series Machines to Av2

    Azure’s Basic A series virtual machines are approaching end-of-life, presenting an opportunity for infrastructure optimization. By upgrading to Av2 series machines, organizations can improve performance, reduce costs, and future-proof their cloud infrastructure. Why This Policy Matters Cost Reduction Potential Upgrading from Basic A to Av2 series can yield significant benefits: Performance Enhancements Av2 series machines…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon EC2 – Consider Using Latest Generation Instances for m-Family Instances

    Staying current with the latest Amazon EC2 instance generations can significantly reduce infrastructure costs while improving performance. The m5 instance family offers substantial improvements over previous generations, providing a compelling opportunity for cost optimization and technological upgrades. Why Upgrading Matters Upgrading from older m3 to m5 instances delivers multiple benefits: Detailed Explanation Performance and Cost…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon EC2 – Consider Using Latest Generation Instances for r-Family Instances

    Optimize cloud infrastructure costs by upgrading to the latest generation Amazon EC2 r-family instances, which offer improved performance and better price-to-performance ratios. Why Upgrading EC2 Instances Matters Amazon Web Services (AWS) continuously improves its EC2 instance generations, providing significant benefits for memory-intensive workloads. The r-family instances demonstrate substantial improvements across: Detailed Cost Analysis Comparative Cost…

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  • Azure | Compute

    Azure App Service – Consider Upgrading Standard Service Plans to Premium v3

    Azure App Service plans determine the compute resources and features available to your web apps. Upgrading from Standard to Premium v3 service plans can unlock significant performance improvements and potential cost savings through more efficient resource utilization. Why This Policy Matters Premium v3 service plans offer substantial advantages over Standard plans: Cost Reduction Potential A…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon OpenSearch – Consider Graviton Instances

    Graviton instances powered by AWS-designed ARM-based processors provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional x86 instances in Amazon OpenSearch deployments. By strategically selecting Graviton instances, organizations can achieve meaningful cost savings without compromising performance. Why This Policy Matters Cost Efficiency Performance Considerations Potential Cost Savings Comparative Instance Pricing Example Instance Type Monthly Cost Cost Difference  m5.xlarge.search…

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  • Compute | Google

    Google Compute Engine – Consider Using Current Generation Machine Types

    When deploying Google Compute Engine virtual machines, choosing the right machine type can significantly impact your cloud infrastructure’s performance and cost-efficiency. First-generation N1 machine types are outdated, and Google recommends transitioning to more advanced second-generation options. Why This Policy Matters Performance and Cost Benefits Google’s second-generation machine types provide substantial advantages: Potential Cost Savings Consider…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon ElastiCache – Consider Using Graviton Instances

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) Graviton instances offer significant cost savings for ElastiCache deployments. By switching to Arm-based Graviton instances, organizations can reduce infrastructure expenses while maintaining performance. Why This Policy Matters Graviton instances provide a compelling cost-optimization strategy for ElastiCache deployments: Detailed Cost Analysis Pricing Comparison Instance Type Monthly Cost (us-east-1) Performance Cost Savings  cache.m5.xlarge…

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  • AWS | Compute

    Amazon DynamoDB – Consider Using TTL on Tables

    DynamoDB tables can accumulate data over time, leading to unnecessary storage costs and potential performance impacts. Time-to-Live (TTL) provides an automated mechanism to remove expired or unnecessary items, helping organizations optimize their database storage and reduce unnecessary expenses. Why This Policy Matters TTL is a critical cost optimization strategy for DynamoDB that offers several key…

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