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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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Azure | Compute

Azure App Service – Upgrade to Premium v3

Azure App Service Premium v3 offers significant performance improvements and potential cost savings compared to previous service plan tiers. Organizations can optimize performance and cloud spending by strategically upgrading their App Service plans. Why Upgrade to Premium v3? Premium v3 service plans provide substantial benefits: Performance and Cost Benefits The performance differences between Premium v2…

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Azure | Compute

Azure Virtual Machines – Consider Upgrading DS Series Machines to Dv5

Systematically upgrade Azure DS series virtual machines to Dv5 or Ddsv5 series to leverage newer processor technologies, improve performance, and reduce monthly infrastructure costs. Why This Policy Matters The evolution of Azure virtual machine series presents critical opportunities for FinOps professionals to: Cost Reduction Potential Upgrading from DS series to Dv5 or Ddsv5 series can…

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Azure | Compute

Azure App Service – Consider Upgrading Isolated Service Plans to v2

App Service Isolated v2 plans offer significant performance improvements and cost optimization opportunities for organizations running Azure App Services. This policy provides guidance on evaluating and migrating to the more cost-effective Isolated v2 service plans. Why This Policy Matters Azure App Service Isolated v2 plans represent a strategic opportunity for organizations to: Performance and Cost…

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Azure | Compute

Azure Virtual Machines – Upgrade ND Series Machines

Optimize Azure VM costs by upgrading deprecated ND series machines to more modern and cost-effective NCas T4 v3 or NDamsr A100 v4 series virtual machines. Why This Policy Matters The ND series virtual machines have reached end-of-life, presenting a critical opportunity for cost optimization and performance improvement in cloud infrastructure. As technology evolves, older machine…

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

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

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

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

Amazon OpenSearch – Consider Graviton Instances

Google Compute Engine – Consider Using Current Generation Machine Types

Amazon ElastiCache – Consider Using Graviton Instances

Amazon DynamoDB – Consider Using TTL on Tables

Azure App Service – Upgrade to Premium v3

Azure Virtual Machines – Consider Upgrading DS Series Machines to Dv5

Azure App Service – Consider Upgrading Isolated Service Plans to v2

Azure Virtual Machines – Upgrade ND Series Machines

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