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