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Spot instances ec2: A Practical Guide to Master EC2 Savings (spot instances ec2)

EC2 Spot Instances are your ticket to unlocking some truly massive savings on your AWS bill. By tapping into Amazon's unused compute capacity, you can often run workloads for up to 90% off the standard On-Demand price. The concept is brilliantly simple: you get access to powerful computing resources for pennies on the dollar. The…

11 December 2025

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A Practical Guide to EC2 Spot Instances

EC2 Spot Instances are one of the best ways to slash your Amazon Web Services (AWS) bill, offering a massive discount of up to 90% compared to standard On-Demand pricing. But there’s a catch. In exchange for those deep savings, AWS can reclaim these resources at any time, giving you just a two-minute warning. This…

9 December 2025

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what is resource scheduling: Practical guide to cloud resource optimization

Resource scheduling is the simple but powerful practice of turning off cloud resources when they are not in use. Think of it like turning off the lights in an empty office to save on the electricity bill. This strategy targets one of the biggest hidden costs in tech: paying for idle infrastructure. It’s a foundational…

7 December 2025

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Optimizing Cloud Computing to Slash Your Cloud Costs

That rising cloud bill can be a real gut punch. You moved to the cloud for its power and flexibility, but now the costs are spiraling, turning a strategic tool into a financial headache. The good news? "Optimizing" your cloud setup isn't about slashing capabilities. It's about making smart, targeted tweaks to build an asset…

17 November 2025

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CLOUD TOGGLE | Explainer

Cloud costs can be sneaky. You would not leave your car engine running when you park and walk away, yet many teams leave cloud resources running when they are not being used. In this post I explain how to stop wasting money and time by powering off idle cloud resources, how scheduling can fit remote…

26 September 2025

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CLOUD TOGGLE | How to Empower Teams and Reduce DevOps Reliance

CLOUD TOGGLE is a simple but powerful way to give teams control over their cloud virtual machines while cutting waste and freeing your DevOps team to focus on higher value work. CLOUD TOGGLE, is a lightweight tool that lets users safely request temporary access to start a VM for a fixed period. Here I expand…

16 September 2025