# Task Statement 4.2: Design Cost-Optimized Compute Solutions

This study group will explore **how to design cost-efficient compute architectures** in AWS by leveraging **auto-scaling, serverless computing, purchasing options (Spot, Reserved, and Savings Plans), hybrid computing, and AWS cost management tools**.

We will follow **SecureCart**, an e-commerce platform, as they **optimize their compute resources, reduce costs, and ensure performance at scale**.

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### **📅 Study Group Agenda**

| **Week**   | **Topic**                                      | **Key AWS Services**                                                |
| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Week 1** | AWS Compute Options & Cost Management Tools    | Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets |
| **Week 2** | Compute Purchasing Models & Optimization       | Spot Instances, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans                   |
| **Week 3** | Scaling Strategies for Cost Efficiency         | Auto Scaling Groups, Elastic Load Balancing, EC2 Hibernation        |
| **Week 4** | Serverless & Container-Based Cost Optimization | AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS                     |
| **Week 5** | Hybrid & Edge Compute Cost Strategies          | AWS Outposts, AWS Snowball Edge, AWS Wavelength                     |
| **Week 6** | Hands-on Labs & Final Challenge                | Implementing a Cost-Optimized AWS Compute Solution                  |

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### **Final Study Group Summary**

| **Week**   | **Focus Area**                        | **Outcome**                                                            |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Week 1** | AWS Compute Options & Cost Management | Select the Most Cost-Effective AWS Compute Services                    |
| **Week 2** | Compute Purchasing Models             | Optimize Compute Costs Using Spot, Reserved, & Savings Plans           |
| **Week 3** | Scaling Strategies                    | Reduce Compute Costs with Auto Scaling & Load Balancing                |
| **Week 4** | Serverless & Containers               | Optimize Costs Using Lambda, Fargate, ECS, & EKS                       |
| **Week 5** | Hybrid & Edge Compute                 | Implement Hybrid & Edge Compute Solutions with AWS Outposts & Snowball |
| **Week 6** | Hands-on Scenarios                    | Deploy a Cost-Optimized Compute Solution                               |

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### **🚀 Next Steps**

Would you like:\
✅ **Terraform automation scripts for AWS compute cost optimization?**\
✅ **Scenario-based quizzes for each study group session?**\
✅ **Instructor-led deep-dive discussions?**