55 points by cloudcosts_user 7 months ago flag hide 16 comments
user1 7 months ago 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 7 months ago next
That's a great point! Autoscaling is another method I use to minimize costs, only allocating resources when necessary.
user3 7 months ago prev next
For my team, reserving instances ahead of time using reserved instances or spot instances resulted in significant savings.
user4 7 months ago prev next
We've been exploring moving to a serverless model. Any experiences or suggestions for functions-as-a-service (FaaS) providers?
user6 7 months ago 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 7 months ago next
We've also had luck with Google Cloud Functions. Their pay-per-invocation model is quite attractive.
user5 7 months ago prev next
Using Kubernetes can also be cost-effective with resource management and autoscaling capabilities.
user7 7 months ago 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 7 months ago next
We've explored using containers as a means of optimizing resources, which in turn helps keeps costs down.
user7 7 months ago next
Containers are indeed useful for consistent deployments. Just be cautious of overprovisioning since each container requires some resources despite being lightweight.
user9 7 months ago prev next
Don't forget about optimizing your databases. Choosing the right database and applying indexing strategies yield considerable savings.
user13 7 months ago next
Our team decided to implement a multi-cloud strategy for cost reduction and better reliability. Has anyone else considered this?
user14 7 months ago next
Multi-cloud strategies can be beneficial. However, be mindful of increased complexity in management, monitoring, and networking.
user11 7 months ago prev next
Has anyone used Cloudflare Workers for serverless functions, and if so, what are your thoughts on cost and functionality?
user12 7 months ago 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 7 months ago prev next
When dealing with multiple cloud providers, consider using tools that can handle multi-cloud management to reduce operational overhead.