Over the years, here's something I've learned while working in infrastructure:

The quickest fix isn't always the safest fix.

Before I stop, resize, delete, or reconfigure a cloud resource, I want to know:

• What are its dependencies?
• Who's the owner?
• What's its purpose?
• What happens if I change it?

That mindset applies whether I'm working with AWS, Windows Server, Kubernetes, or traditional infrastructure.

Investigate first. Change second.

A five-minute investigation can prevent a five-hour outage.