The client reported unexpected overbilling on its AWS cloud usage and needed a clear diagnosis of where costs were coming from and how to bring them under control.
Cloud Infrastructure Cost Optimization on AWS Delivering a 57% Reduction in Monthly Operational Costs
MoreYeahs diagnosed and eliminated cloud overspend for a client's AWS infrastructure, cutting monthly operational costs by nearly 57%.
Overview
- Industry: Technology
- Engagement: Cloud Cost Optimization
- Focus: AWS Infrastructure Governance, Cost Management
Objectives
- Diagnose the root causes of cloud overbilling
- Right-size and clean up unused infrastructure
- Establish ongoing governance to prevent cost creep
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Customer
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Business Challenge
An investigation found that the client's infrastructure had been scaled up without a governance or cost-management strategy to match, leaving significant waste in place.
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Over-Provisioned Compute: Compute instances were sized well beyond actual usage.
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Unused Resources: Unused database tables and legacy instances continued to accrue cost.
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Extended Support Charges: Outdated service versions carried extended support charges.
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Solution
MoreYeahs implemented a targeted cost-optimization strategy addressing both immediate waste and longer-term governance.
Right-Sized Compute: Downsized over-provisioned compute instances and eliminated unused legacy instances.
Automated Scheduling: Automated scheduled start/stop jobs for non-continuous workloads.
Database Cleanup: Deleted unused database tables and implemented lifecycle policies on active ones.
Storage Mode Optimization: Switched low-traffic tables to on-demand mode.
Version Upgrades: Upgraded database services and compute instances to their latest supported versions.
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Technology
The optimization work was carried out entirely within the client's existing AWS environment.
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Results
The optimization strategy delivered an immediate, measurable reduction in cloud spend.
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57% Cost Reduction: Implementing the strategy reduced operational cost by nearly 57% on a monthly basis.
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Eliminated Waste: Unused instances and database tables no longer generate ongoing charges.
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Modernized Footprint: Upgrading to current database and compute versions removed extended-support charges going forward.
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Business Impact
Beyond the immediate savings, the engagement gave the client a more disciplined baseline for managing cloud spend.
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Sustainable Cost Discipline: Lifecycle policies and scheduled automation help prevent the same overspend from recurring.
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Modern, Supported Infrastructure: Upgraded services reduce both cost and risk going forward.
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