Key Takeaways AWS cost optimization starts with workload-level visibility and clear cost ownership. Remove idle resources and schedule non-production environments before changing production architecture. Rightsize EC2 and RDS before purchasing Savings Plans or Reserved Instances. Use Spot Instances only for workloads designed to tolerate interruptions. Track cost per customer, request, or transaction rather than focusing… Continue reading AWS Cloud Cost Optimization: 12 Ways to Reduce Spending Without Increasing Risk