Practical, vendor-neutral guides to cutting cloud costs and building infrastructure that scales, written by an AWS Solutions Architect.
Got a scary email or letter saying your domain is expiring? Here is how to tell the real renewal notices from the scams, in plain terms, and keep your website and email safe.
Read the guide → Getting HelpPaying an IT company every month and not sure it is worth it? Seven plain-English warning signs that you are being overcharged or underserved, and what to do about it.
Read the guide → Getting UnstuckCan't get into your own website, domain, or email? A plain-English, step-by-step guide to finding where everything lives, recovering access, and getting it back in your name.
Read the guide → Cost OptimizationA practical, vendor-neutral checklist to cut AWS costs 20 to 40%, covering idle resources, Savings Plans, gp3, storage tiering, data transfer, and more.
Read the guide → StorageWhy gp3 is cheaper and faster than gp2, when gp2 still wins, and how to migrate in place with no downtime.
Read the guide → Cost OptimizationCompute Savings Plans vs Reserved Instances compared on discounts, flexibility, and capacity reservation, plus how to pick the right commitment.
Read the guide → ArchitectureA plain English checklist across all six Well-Architected pillars: security, reliability, cost, performance, operations, and sustainability.
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