Optimize your container workloads for sustainability
Containers Blog
This article provides guidance on optimizing container workloads for sustainability on AWS, focusing on reducing environmental impact without sacrificing functionality.
- Build optimized container images by:
- Choosing slim or Alpine base images
- Using ECR lifecycle policies to remove old images
- Minimizing build compute time with AWS CodeBuild
- Run containers sustainably by:
- Using AWS Graviton instances (up to 60% less energy)
- Leveraging AWS Fargate for precise resource allocation
- Utilizing EC2 Spot Instances for cost savings
- Implementing auto-scaling to minimize waste
- Using AWS Lambda for event-driven workloads
The key is to optimize infrastructure, right-size resources, and use serverless technologies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining business value.
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