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2024-11-01
hey folks! just wrote a quick blog post about OSS licenses using LEGO analogies to make them easier to understand, hope it helps someone
2024-11-04
Did you know? On average, 30% of cloud spend is wasted
Here are five common cost mistakes that you can fix today to save in the cloud:
Lack of Real-Time Visibility > Use tools like AWS Cost Explorer to stay on top of expenses.
No Budget Tracking > Set limits and use alerts with AWS Budgets or Microsoft Cost Management.
Underutilised Resources > Regular audits can help identify idle assets.
Missed Optimisation > Use reserved instances and auto-scaling for predictable workloads.
No Predictive Forecasting > Use forecasting tools to plan for future costs.
Want to get a better handle on cloud costs? Check out the full breakdown in my article: https://medium.com/cloudplatformengineering/5-common-cloud-cost-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them-d6aad9694c08
