cost-optimization

Cloud Cost Optimization

Strategies and patterns for optimizing cloud costs across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Do not use this skill when

• The task is unrelated to cloud cost optimization
• You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

• Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
• Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
• Provide actionable steps and verification.
• If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Purpose

Implement systematic cost optimization strategies to reduce cloud spending while maintaining performance and reliability.

Use this skill when

• Reduce cloud spending
• Right-size resources
• Implement cost governance
• Optimize multi-cloud costs
• Meet budget constraints

Cost Optimization Framework

1. Visibility

• Implement cost allocation tags
• Use cloud cost management tools
• Set up budget alerts
• Create cost dashboards

2. Right-Sizing

• Analyze resource utilization
• Downsize over-provisioned resources
• Use auto-scaling
• Remove idle resources

3. Pricing Models

• Use reserved capacity
• Leverage spot/preemptible instances
• Implement savings plans
• Use committed use discounts

4. Architecture Optimization

• Use managed services
• Implement caching
• Optimize data transfer
• Use lifecycle policies

AWS Cost Optimization

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