Hey everyone! I'm managing a tech team that relies heavily on AWS, and right now, our monthly bill is around $5,000. Most of that is coming from RDS, followed by ECS and EC2. I'm considering purchasing annual compute plans, which could reduce costs by 20-30% (not including RDS). Recently, an AWS reseller reached out to me and mentioned they could save me an additional 5% by managing the billing while I maintain full control of the account. Is it common to work with resellers like this? Is 5% a good saving to expect, or could there be better options? I initially planned just to buy reserved instances and call it a day, but I'm starting to wonder if I should explore more options. Thanks for your insights!
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Watch out for resellers! They used to buy 3-year reserved instances and pass a portion of that savings to customers, but I just heard AWS blocked that option. Look closely at your configuration, especially for RDS. You could save a lot by switching to GP3 storage instead of the default io1, which is way more expensive. Make sure you're getting the most from your setup!
Honestly, I'd recommend going with the savings plans and reserved instances directly rather than involving a reseller. While they might offer a small discount, you could lose some control over your billing. Plus, having direct access means you're more flexible if changes are needed later. Good luck!
Exactly! Buying directly is the way to go, especially if you need to make any adjustments to your plans in the future.