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Expert guide for Optimizing Amazon EKS Costs

Understand Extended Support Costs

  1. Standard Support: $0.10 per cluster per hour.
  2. Extended Support: $0.60 per cluster per hour (from April 2024).
  3. Evaluate whether to upgrade or use extended support based on workload requirements and budget.

Upgrade to Newer Kubernetes Versions

  1. Avoid extended support fees by regularly upgrading.
  2. Leverage newer features and performance improvements for cost efficiency.

Right-Size EKS Nodes

  1. Use cluster autoscaling to align resources with demand.
  2. Review instance types periodically to ensure optimal sizing.

Leverage Spot Instances

  1. Use for non-critical workloads to significantly cut costs.
  2. Combine with On-Demand Instances for resilience.

Optimize Storage Costs

  1. Regularly clean up unused volumes and snapshots.
  2. Use appropriate EBS volume types or EFS for shared storage to avoid overpaying.

Implement Efficient Monitoring

  1. Use AWS CloudWatch for centralized monitoring.
  2. Optimize logging levels to reduce unnecessary data storage costs.

Monitor Pre and Post-Upgrade Metrics

  1. Track node, pod, service, and application performance metrics before and after Kubernetes version upgrades to ensure stability and cost-effectiveness.

Leverage Automation Platforms Like Cloudgov.ai

  1. Employ AI/ML-driven insights for real-time EKS cost optimization.
  2. Access actionable recommendations for upgrading clusters and managing resources efficiently.

By following these practices, you can optimize your Amazon EKS costs and improve operational efficiency while ensuring reliability. Check out this article to know more about it.

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