I'm using AWS mainly for hosting websites through EC2, and to take advantage of the free tier, I create a separate account for each website every year. This seems a bit tedious, so I'm considering leveraging AWS Organizations to automate this process. I'm curious if this is a smart move and what I should be aware of when using AWS Organizations. I'd love to hear your experiences or advice!
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AWS Organizations is great for managing multiple accounts for legitimate needs, like dev and production environments, but using it just to reset the free tier is asking for trouble. Instead, focus on optimizing what you currently have: monitor your usage and look at hosting solutions that fit your budget. It's better to use AWS for learning rather than risky hacks.
I'm not looking to abuse the system. Even under the free tier, I'm still incurring some costs. I want to sustain my current setup while I learn more about AWS properly.
It's interesting that you're using a separate AWS account for each website. Unless each website requires a dedicated team, that seems excessive. Have you considered whether keeping them all under one account could save you from those repetitive account creations? Also, just a heads up, automating account creation to exploit the free tier might not be the best path due to potential risks with AWS policies.
True, management is key. If you find that your websites aren’t getting heavy traffic, maybe using a couple of micro instances could work without needing all those accounts.
I get what you're saying, but having separate accounts helps with management and security, especially since they’re for clients. The free tier t2.micro instances are just enough for one site, and I want to maximize those benefits for now.
Honestly, I'd recommend against using AWS Organizations just for automating account creation. It goes against AWS's Acceptable Use Policy and could lead to your accounts being suspended or flagged. Instead, have you thought about alternatives like AWS Lightsail or other cloud providers with free tier options? They might meet your needs better without the potential for policy violations.
Thanks for the heads-up! I’m trying to stay compliant while still being cost-effective. I'll look into Lightsail as a simpler option.
Totally agree! Plus, trying platforms like Google Cloud or Netlify could be worth exploring since they also offer free-tier options.
Best of luck! Just make sure to keep an eye on your expenses and explore all your options. There are definitely ways to scale without playing with fire!