How to Achieve Cloud Cost Optimization with the AWS Well-Architected Framework

Introduction


An important pillar of the AWS well-architected framework, cost optimization is one of the most popular, and pertinent objectives in cloud computing today. This article covers the principles of cost optimization and technical must-do’s to achieve a cost optimized infrastructure.
 

Definition of cost optimization

Cost optimization means delivering business outcomes at the lowest price point possible.

The Security vs. Cost Conundrum - Is Your Cloud Data "Secure Enough"?

"Secure enough" may be a controversial perspective, but let's face it - many, many, many cloud customers are simply putting off security due to hotter priorities. If we can intentionally arrive at a state of "secure enough," this implies a lot of positives, namely: we've assessed overall security posture, explored costs and feasibility, implemented measures, given a stamp of approval (for now), and established an incremental improvement plan.
 

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