Alon

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On a break from here! Still active on X (Twitter) and Bluesky — same username.
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The Internet was done so well that most people think of it as a natural resource like the Pacific Ocean, rather than something that was man-made.

When was the last time a technology with a scale like that was so error-free?

- Alan Kay, Journal (2012)

Just uploaded my first tech video on YouTube.
Feeling a bit shy and hesitant, but it is what it is.
Had no idea how to start, but I had to. So I went with a simple theme and slide format.
Would love your feedback for improvement!
Topic is about #FinOps.
https://youtu.be/tBdG3ZYX34Y?si=Z4RFqUEa839aTsMz
FinOps Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Started

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Saving 90% with AWS Spot Instances is a myth. Realistic expectation is 60–80%.

Trust me, you really don't need a third-party tool to understand and visualize #AWS cost.

Try AWS Cost Intelligence Dashboard

https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws-cloud-financial-management/a-detailed-overview-of-the-cost-intelligence-dashboard/

A Detailed Overview of the Cost Intelligence Dashboard | Amazon Web Services

Voiced by Amazon Polly As your business grows on AWS, so too does the need for cost and usage visibility and custom cost reporting tailored for your organization. Good Cloud Financial Management (CFM) targets for your AWS usage can include (but are not limited to) Reserved Instance and Savings Plans coverage, average hourly cost of […]

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#AWS Free Tier feels like a myth.

But, here's the truth. It has limits, and those limits are often misunderstood.

This guide clears up confusion, so you know exactly what to expect before you get billed.

Content updated for 2025.

https://cloudwithalon.com/aws-free-tier-2025-whats-free-and-for-how-long

Considering FinOps as my next cert.

What changed in #AWS Free Tier?

Accounts created before July 15 had 3 categories:
-12 Months Free
-Always Free
-Short-term trials

Accounts created on or after July 15 have:
-Free Plan (6 months, up to $200 in credits)
-Paid Plan
-Always Free
-Short-term trials

Cut #AWS bills without sacrificing performance.

+6 yrs of experience as an AWS Cloud Architect, I help businesses design cost-effective, scalable, and secure cloud systems.

I can help with:
Mentor/Tutor
CloudOps
FinOps
DevOps
Security
Cloud Architecture

https://links.alon.com.np

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Clarity doesn't come from having all the knowledge.

In history, people followed one idea, right or wrong, and still made progress.

Now, unlimited information has left us distracted, overloaded, and stuck.

Seek only the knowledge you can truly digest.

I’ve lived this recently.

You don’t need third-party tools to master AWS cost optimization.

Companies like Netflix and Airbnb achieve great ROI on cloud cost spending using advanced tools and techniques. But not everyone has access to those.

Try these AWS native tools: https://cloudwithalon.com/15-aws-native-tools-to-master-cost-optimization

#AWS