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Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starting simple is often best for small projects or development environments. A basic setup with a single EC2 instance and RDS database can be cost-effective if done right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementation Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Launch EC2 Instance<\/strong>\n
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    • Choose a low-cost instance type (e.g., t3.micro or t3.small).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use Amazon Linux 2 or another lightweight AMI to minimize resource use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Attach an EBS volume sized appropriately (avoid overprovisioning).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Set up RDS Database<\/strong>\n
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      • Select db.t3.micro or db.t3.small for the database engine (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Enable storage autoscaling if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Use Multi-AZ only if absolutely needed (adds cost).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Configure Networking<\/strong>\n
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        • Use a simple VPC with public\/private subnets as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Secure the instance with security groups, limiting access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Cost Optimization Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Right-size Instances:<\/strong> Start small and monitor CPU and memory. Upgrade only when necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Use Spot or Reserved Instances:<\/strong> For non-critical workloads, spot instances save up to 90%. For steady workloads, reserved instances can cut costs by up to 70%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Delete Unused Resources:<\/strong> Clean up unattached EBS volumes, snapshots, and idle RDS instances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Turn Off Dev Instances When Not Needed:<\/strong> Stop or terminate instances outside working hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Enable RDS Storage Autoscaling:<\/strong> Avoid paying for excess storage you don\u2019t need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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