Tag: cost optimisation
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Bring down your ElastiCache costs with ValKey
ValKey is an open source, drop-in replacement for Redis. It is a Redis fork created after Redis Inc removed the open source license, in March 2024. ElastiCache has now added support for the Valkey engine. Read this post to know how you can migrate to Valkey to optimise your ElastiCache bills.
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Zero Data Transfer Out Fees for Migrating to Other Clouds
You can now request AWS to waive off your data transfer out costs if you wish to migrate to a different cloud provider. In March, 2024, AWS made an announcement to waive off the data transfer out charges if a customer wants to migrate away from AWS to some other cloud. Original post: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/free-data-transfer-out-to-internet-when-moving-out-of-aws. What…
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The Cost Cutter Guide to AWS Savings Plans
AWS can give you better discounts if you commit to use their services for a longer duration (1 year or 3 years). You get locked-in for the duration but pay far lower prices. There are multiple levers of flexibility available. The less flexibility you choose, the more discounts you can get. Savings plan is a…