Smart cost optimization doesn't mean cutting corners—it means using resources efficiently while maintaining performance and reliability.
Instance Optimization
✓ Optimal Sizing
- • CPU: 60-80% avg load
- • RAM: 70-85% utilized
- • Room for spikes
⚠ Under-provisioned
- • CPU: >90% sustained
- • RAM: Swapping
- • Performance issues
✗ Over-provisioned
- • CPU: <30% avg load
- • RAM: <50% used
- • Wasted money
Leverage Hourly Billing for Dev/Test
Running 24/7:
- Instance: $0.015/hour
- Monthly: $0.015 × 720 = $10.80
8 hours/day, 5 days/week:
- Weekly: $0.015 × 40 = $0.60
- Monthly: ~$2.40
- Savings: 78%
Storage Optimization
Monthly Cleanup Checklist
- □ Delete old snapshots
- □ Remove unused block storage volumes
- □ Delete stopped/unused instances
- □ Remove unattached floating IPs
- □ Clean up old custom images
Cost Monitoring
Track spending and set up alerts in the Cloud Control Panel to avoid surprises.