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Optimize costs by automating AWS Compute Optimizer recommendations

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This article discusses how to automate the implementation of AWS Compute Optimizer recommendations for Amazon EC2 instances, to optimize costs and resource efficiency.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • What is AWS Compute Optimizer and how it provides recommendations for optimizing AWS resources
  • An architectural solution using AWS services like Step Functions, Lambda, EventBridge, etc. to automate the implementation of Compute Optimizer recommendations
  • Benefits of automating Compute Optimizer recommendations such as continuous optimization, reduced manual work, risk mitigation, scheduled changes, and rollback mechanism
  • Step-by-step guide on enabling Compute Optimizer and deploying the automation solution using AWS CloudFormation
  • Conclusion highlighting the value of AWS Compute Optimizer and automating its recommendations


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