Tips for maximizing AWS cost efficiency by cleaning up unused resources, stopping resources when not needed, using the right class storage for S3, using the latest instance type, utilizing spot and reserved instances, utilizing AWS Saving Plans, right-sizing with autoscaling, considering ARM architecture, using GP3 volumes, and managing data retention.

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Mastering FinOps: 10 Expert Tips for Maximizing Your AWS Cost Efficiency1/ Clean up what you don't need — legacy2/ Stop resources when not needed3/ Storage: use the right class storage for S34/ Computation: use the latest instance type5/ Computation: use spot and reserved instances6/ Computation: use Saving Plans7/ Computation: right sizing — autoscaling8/ Computation: Farewell AMD, welcome ARM9/ Storage: use GP3 volumes10/ Storage: Data retentionConclusion

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