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Moving to the cloud is like moving to a new house: if you plan well from the beginning, you will save a lot of money in the long run. Many companies rush to migrate their systems without a clear plan, and end up paying much higher bills than necessary.
A well-designed cloud architecture can reduce costs by up to 40%. Let’s see how you can avoid these unnecessary expenses from day one.
When companies migrate to the cloud without proper planning, they often make costly mistakes. One of the most common is choosing virtual servers that are too large for their actual needs. It’s like renting a huge warehouse when you only need to store a few boxes.
Another common problem is having servers running all the time when they are only needed during business hours. Imagine leaving all the lights in your house on 24 hours a day, even when no one is home. Your electricity bill would be huge, right? The same goes for the cloud.
It is also common to store all your data in the same type of storage, usually the most expensive one. It’s like storing all your belongings in premium safe deposit boxes, even the ones you hardly ever need.
AWS, one of the world leaders in cloud services, offers many options to avoid these problems. With the right tools, you can create an architecture that perfectly fits your needs and budget.
A good cloud architecture is based on a few simple principles:
Pay only for what you need: Start with small servers and increase their size only if necessary. AWS allows you to easily resize your resources.
Turn off what you don’t use: Set your systems to automatically shut down after hours. This can reduce your costs by up to 65% in environments that don’t need to run 24/7.
Use the right storage: AWS offers different types of storage at different prices. Keep the files you use frequently in fast storage, and the ones you consult rarely in cheaper options.
Take advantage of discounts: If you know you will need certain resources for at least a year, you can book them in advance and get great discounts.
AWS also offers simple tools for tracking your spending, such as AWS Cost Explorer, which graphically shows you where you’re spending your money, and AWS Budgets, which alerts you when you’re approaching the budget limits you’ve set.
Designing an efficient cloud architecture may seem complicated, but you don’t have to do it alone. XalDigital, as a AWS Premier Partner in Mexico, has certified experts who can help you create the best solution for your company.
XalDigital’s team can analyze your specific needs and design an architecture that maximizes performance while minimizing costs. In addition, they will teach you how to use AWS tools to continuously monitor and control your expenses.
Don’t wait for surprise invoices to act. Contact XalDigital today for a free evaluation of your cloud architecture and start saving from day one. With AWS as your platform and XalDigital as your expert guide, your journey to the cloud will be more cost-effective and successful.
