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Key Insights to Mastering AWS Cloud Cost Optimization: Lessons from Our Journey

In our thought leadership blog, our experts coming from AWS have shared tips for optimizing your AWS cloud costs. And how it can significantly improve your financial efficiency and operational performance. Sharing some quick takeaways from it below:

  • Track and Tag Cloud Costs Effectively
    Implement comprehensive tagging and cost-tracking practices to enhance visibility.

  • Establish a Cost Governance Framework
    Define policies and use tools like AWS Organizations to manage costs effectively.

  • Optimize Resource Usage
    Right-size instances and eliminate underutilized resources for efficiency.

  • Leverage Cost Management Native Tools or platforms
    Use tools like AWS Cost Explorer or platforms like Cloudgov.ai for budgeting, forecasting, and anomaly detection.

  • Adopt Savings Plans and Reserved Instances
    Plan for predictable workloads using these cost-saving options.

  • Use Auto-Scaling for Demand Management
    Configure auto-scaling to adjust resources based on real-time needs.

  • Analyze and Monitor Cloud Spend
    Regularly review spending patterns to identify areas for optimization.

Stay Updated with AWS Innovations
Regularly evaluate and adopt new AWS services or features to optimize costs.

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