Improve Solana node performance and reduce costs on AWS
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This article discusses optimizing Solana node performance and reducing costs on AWS, focusing on key improvements in Solana Agave v2.x and addressing synchronization challenges.
- Major changes include a new central scheduler increasing CPU speed requirements to 3.2 GHz
- Recommended AWS instance types updated to R7a and I7ie families
- Strategies for improving snapshot download performance in Asia-Pacific regions:
- Identify trusted validator nodes closer to your location
- Use `--only-known-rpc` and `--minimal-snapshot-download-speed` flags
- Experimental traffic optimization technique revealed nodes can maintain sync with 20-50 MiBps of outbound traffic
- Potential data transfer cost reduction of over 85% through dynamic traffic shaping
The article provides scripts and recommendations for implementing traffic optimization and improving Solana node performance on AWS.
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