Automating Cloud Cost Optimization with AWS EC2 and Slack

This use case optimizes AWS EC2 costs by automating instance management based on working hours. It leverages Slack for notifications, enabling teams to control cloud resources and efficiently reduce unnecessary expenses during off-hours.

Automate Cloud Cost Optimization

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AWS EC2

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Automate Cloud Cost Optimization

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AWS EC2 Instance Management

The process automates starting and stopping EC2 instances according to predetermined working hours. This replaces the manual task of turning instances on and off, which can be time-consuming and prone to oversight, potentially leading to unnecessary costs during off-hours.

Automated Reporting in Slack

Sending automated status reports to a Slack channel on the operation and security status of EC2 instances replaces manual compilation and communication of reports. This approach saves time, reduces the risk of oversight, and ensures that all team members are promptly informed about the environment's status, facilitating immediate action when necessary.

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AWS EC2

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is the primary service managed in this use case. It provides scalable computing capacity in the cloud. The workflow automatically starts and stops EC2 instances based on defined working hours, optimizing resource usage and costs by ensuring instances are only running when needed.

Slack

Slack serves as the communication platform in this workflow. It sends notifications about the status of EC2 instances, including successful starts and stops and any failures encountered during the process. This keeps the team informed without requiring manual checks or updates.