From Frugal Beginnings to Millions Saved: The Story Behind Spend Shrink

From Frugal Beginnings to Millions Saved: The Story Behind Spend Shrink

My journey into cloud cost optimization began long before I encountered terms like serverless or compute savings plans. During my early days working for Amazon Web Services in various different engineering roles, I learned that every dollar counts. There, the focus on being frugal was not optional; it was essential

Compute Savings Plan vs EC2 Reserved Instances

Compute Savings Plan vs EC2 Reserved Instances

When you dive into AWS cost optimization, the promise of deep discounts from reserved instances can look enticing at first. However, while EC2 reserved instances offer benefits under stable workloads, they can become a stumbling block when flexibility is key. Compute savings plans, by contrast, provide a dynamic alternative that

AWS OpenSearch vs. ElasticSearch on EKS: Which One’s Right for Your Team?

AWS OpenSearch vs. ElasticSearch on EKS: Which One’s Right for Your Team?

When you have a large volume of data, it’s essential to have a search engine that not only finds what you need but also makes sense of your workload. The decision often comes down to choosing between AWS OpenSearch—a fully managed solution—and running ElasticSearch on EKS for full control. Both

Slash Machine Learning Costs with SageMaker Spot Instances

Slash Machine Learning Costs with SageMaker Spot Instances

Deep learning models deliver exceptional performance, but managing their compute costs on AWS SageMaker can be challenging. You might have seen unexpectedly high bills after major training runs. SageMaker spot instances offer a proven strategy to lower these expenses while keeping your progress intact. SageMaker spot instances let you tap

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