FinOps Policies

Amazon ElastiCache t3 nodes offer significant performance improvements and cost savings compared to older generations. By upgrading from legacy t1 nodes to newer t3 instances, organizations can achieve better price-to-performance ratios while optimizing cloud infrastructure costs. Detailed Explanation Why This Policy Matters Upgrading ElastiCache node generations is crucial for several key reasons: Cost Reduction Potential…

Migrate Amazon OpenSearch clusters from t2 to t3 instances to leverage improved performance, better CPU credits, and support for gp3 storage at the same price point. Why This Policy Matters Performance and Cost Efficiency Upgrading to t3 instances provides critical advantages: Potential Cost Savings Organizations can realize significant benefits: Implementation Guide Infrastructure-as-Code Example (Terraform) Manual…

Migrate from older r3 OpenSearch instances to r5 instances to achieve better performance, enhanced security features, and reduced monthly expenses. Detailed Explanation Why This Policy Matters Staying current with instance generations is crucial for: Cost Reduction Insights By upgrading from r3 to r5 OpenSearch instances, organizations can realize: Potential Savings Breakdown Let’s compare two instance…

Migrate Amazon OpenSearch M3 instances to M5 to achieve better performance, enhanced features, and significant cost savings. Why Upgrading Matters Performance and Cost Advantages Comparative Instance Analysis Instance Type Memory vCPUs Monthly Cost Savings  m3.2xlarge 30 GiB 8 $549 – m5.2xlarge 32 GiB 8 $413 25% Implementation Guide Infrastructure-as-Code Upgrade Example (Terraform) Manual Migration Steps…

Amazon OpenSearch service users can significantly reduce infrastructure costs by strategically upgrading to the latest generation i-family instances. Switching from i2 to i3 instances offers improved performance and substantial cost savings. Why This Policy Matters Upgrading OpenSearch instances is crucial for: Detailed Cost and Performance Analysis Performance Comparison: i2 vs i3 Instances Instance Type Memory…

Upgrade Amazon OpenSearch C-series instances to the latest generation for improved performance and significant cost savings. Why Upgrading OpenSearch Instance Generations Matters Selecting the right instance generation for Amazon OpenSearch can dramatically impact both performance and infrastructure costs. Newer instance generations typically offer: Detailed Cost Analysis and Performance Benefits Concrete Cost Comparison Example A direct…

Upgrading from t2 to t3 instances in Amazon RDS can deliver up to 30% better CPU performance at the same price point, presenting a compelling opportunity for cost optimization and improved database performance. Why This Policy Matters Performance and Cost Benefits Key Performance Improvements Implementation Guide Identifying Existing t2 Instances To identify t2 instances in…

Migrate Amazon RDS r-family instances to the latest generation to leverage improved computational efficiency, enhanced memory configurations, and potential cost savings. Detailed Explanation Why This Policy Matters The progression of Amazon RDS r-family instances represents a continuous improvement cycle that directly impacts: Cost Reduction Mechanisms Upgrading to latest generation r-family instances offers multiple cost optimization…

Staying current with the latest generation of Amazon RDS instances can deliver significant performance improvements and cost savings. By upgrading from older m-series instances to newer generations, organizations can optimize their database infrastructure while reducing overall cloud spending. Why Upgrading RDS Instances Matters The evolution of Amazon RDS instances brings tangible benefits: Detailed Cost and…

Amazon EC2 a1 instances are approaching end-of-life and require migration to the more advanced c7g instances powered by the latest Graviton processors. Why Upgrading Matters Amazon Web Services (AWS) first introduced a1 instances as their initial Graviton-powered compute offering. However, technology evolves rapidly, and these instances are now outdated. The c7g instances represent a significant…