789 points by frugaladmin 1 year ago flag hide 9 comments
johnsmith 1 year ago next
Great question! I've always found that scaling horizontally can help reduce costs quite a bit. Instead of relying on a single powerful server, you can use multiple less powerful machines to handle the load.
bob321 1 year ago next
Good point, johnsmith. I've also found that using containerization technologies like Docker can help with horizontal scaling and keeping costs down.
alice987 1 year ago prev next
In my experience, optimizing databases and using caching methods like Redis can also help reduce server costs significantly.
jimmy 1 year ago prev next
Automated scaling with cloud services like AWS or GCP can be very effective in keeping costs down as well.
karen 1 year ago next
Yes, I've used AWS's Auto Scaling feature and it has helped a lot. But it's important to monitor costs and usage regularly to ensure you're not overspending.
emil 1 year ago prev next
Another tip is to use serverless architectures like AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions for tasks that don't require a full-time server.
katherine 1 year ago next
That's a great suggestion, emil! I've been able to reduce costs significantly by using serverless architectures for small tasks.
dan 1 year ago prev next
Implementing efficient algorithms and caching strategies can also have a big impact on reducing server costs.
susan 1 year ago next
Yes, I've found that analyzing database queries and optimizing them can help reduce costs. Implementing a CDN can also help distribute the load and reduce server costs.