The method
Use this prompt as a starting point for analyzing cloud spending. Input your current cloud infrastructure details (services, usage, regions). Then, ask the LLM to provide cost optimization strategies, focusing on right-sizing, reserved instances, and cost monitoring tools. Ideal for finance & operations teams.
The prompts
Prompt 1
I need help optimizing my cloud infrastructure costs. I'm currently using AWS EC2 (m5.xlarge instances), S3 for storage (standard tier), and RDS for a PostgreSQL database. My monthly bill is consistently exceeding my budget. Analyze my current setup and provide specific recommendations for cost reduction, including potential alternatives like spot instances, reserved instances, and different storage tiers. Also, suggest tools and strategies for continuous cost monitoring and optimization. Explain how to implement the recommendations and what potential impact they'll have on performance.
Prompt 2
Assume you are a cloud cost optimization expert. I have a client who is spending too much on their Azure cloud infrastructure. They are using Virtual Machines (Standard_D4s_v3), Azure Blob Storage (Hot tier), and Azure SQL Database. Their applications are experiencing performance issues during peak hours. Analyze their setup and provide actionable recommendations to reduce costs while maintaining or improving performance. Consider options such as auto-scaling, serverless functions, and moving to a more cost-effective storage tier. Include a detailed cost-benefit analysis for each recommendation.