Episode 100: Savings Plans & Dedicated Hosts

In this episode, we dive into two important cost optimization strategies within AWS: Savings Plans and Dedicated Hosts. Savings Plans offer flexible pricing for AWS compute services like EC2, Lambda, and Fargate, allowing you to save up to 72% over On-Demand pricing in exchange for a commitment to a consistent amount of usage for one or three years. We’ll explain the two types of Savings Plans—Compute Savings Plans and EC2 Instance Savings Plans—and how to choose the best option based on your compute usage patterns. Savings Plans provide more flexibility than Reserved Instances because they apply to a broad set of services, not just specific instance types.

We’ll also explore Dedicated Hosts, which allow you to launch EC2 instances on physical servers that are dedicated to your use. This option provides more control over instance placement, which is useful for certain licensing or compliance requirements. Dedicated Hosts are typically used by enterprises with specific regulatory needs, but they come at a higher cost compared to other options. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to use Savings Plans and Dedicated Hosts to optimize your AWS costs while meeting specific requirements. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, your trusted resource for expert-driven cybersecurity education.