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.

App modernization: It’s a lot easier than you might think

Contrary to popular belief, application modernization is not the daunting task that it once was. Thanks to a variety of newly advanced services and tools available today, modernizing your applications utilizing containers and serverless infrastructure can be quick, easy, and stress-free. And by taking advantage of cloud migration and modernization tools, companies such as DraftKings, FileForce, and Expedia are experiencing lower costs and higher profits.   
 

Containers from Deployment to Management

Introduction


Modernizing applications yields a range of benefits for organizations looking for infrastructure that is built to last. Containerization allows you to be more flexible in the delivery and deployment of applications and optimizes costs. Adding a proper Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline into the mix allows for better management and automated workflows for a containerized application.   
 

How DevOps Teams Automate with AWS CodeStar

DevOps teams share one common goal: to increase the frequency and quality of application deployments. AWS CodeStar is described as the AWS service to "quickly develop, build, and deploy applications on AWS.”  DevOps teams can use AWS CodeStar to quickly set up their entire continuous delivery toolchain in minutes for more reliable deployments in consistent environments, as well as less risk of error.  

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