AWS Cloud Cost Optimization – DEV Community

Challenge: Reduce the AWS Cloud Operating cost without compromising any existing feature

Steps:

1. Switch to 8×5 from 24×7 in Dev and QA Environments​
2. Use the correct size of Serves in Dev and QA based on the load​
3. Avoid using same server configuration like Prod in Dev and QA​
4. Create Lifecycle rules and auto-shutdown feature for Servers ( SQL Analytics, SageMaker, S3 …. )​
5. Minimise Operational Maintenance activities