Tips to save $ on your AWS spending. (& how to use those sweet AWS credits)

AWS can fast get expensive.

https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/ <see on demand pricing>

https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/on-demand/

Select Linux and the region we are using <US West Oregon>

We see p2.xlarge costs US$0.90/hr. Obviously this can get expensive quickly. More so if using larger more expensive instances (p2.8large, p2.16large etc)

TURN IT OFF!!!

console > ec2 > select your instance > actions > stop

DO NOT TERMINATE!!! [unless you really want to]

Terminating an instance will destroy the instance, delete all files and configurations.

hot tip : Use the AWS app for android and ios. Makes it easier to check if you left an instance running when away from computer.

https://aws.amazon.com/console/mobile

AWS Console Mobile App

Configure your login on the app while logged in to cross check which instance is which. (the small screen has different detail)

Adding tags to your instances so you can distinguish instances is useful.

Visit https://console.aws.amazon.com/billing/

(or search billing from console.aws.amazon.com)