Cloud Services Optimization: 5 Practical Tips to Cut Costs Today

Cloud services have become the most popular solution for businesses—they are flexible, secure, and always available. However, without proper management, your cloud account can grow uncontrollably. In this article, we’ll share five simple and practical tips to help you reduce your cloud costs starting today.

Tip #1: Continuous Monitoring & Resource Optimization

Most unnecessary cloud expenses come from unmanaged resource consumption—oversized servers, underutilized resources, and more.

Enable resource monitoring: Regularly check CPU, memory, and storage usage in your cloud interface. You can find everything in the Statistics tab of your selected server.
Adjust resources: Scale server specifications up or down as needed. In the Configure tab of the OMC cloud interface, you can easily upgrade or downgrade with a single click.

This alone can cut your monthly cloud costs by 30%-40%!

Tip #2: Turn Off or Reduce Servers During Off-Peak Hours

Do you really need all your servers running 24/7?

Set an "operating schedule" for specific servers (such as development or testing environments) so they run only during working hours. Simply turn off the servers when they are not in use.
For servers that cannot be turned off, reduce their resources during low-traffic hours or days—for example, downgrade CPUs to lower capacity and save significantly.

This simple adjustment can reduce costs by 25%-30% in many cases.

Tip #3: Use Storage That Matches Your Needs

Many businesses use high-speed SSD drives for all their data, but not all information requires SSD storage.

Store less critical data or backups on slower, more affordable cloud storage (HDD drives).
Use high-speed SSD storage only for data and websites that require maximum performance.

A smart transition to hybrid storage can save you up to 40% on storage costs!

Tip #4: Shut Down Unused Services & Resources

Unused services are a major financial drain:

Regularly review your servers and resources. If you identify inactive servers, shut them down or delete them immediately.
Remove old disks and backups that are no longer needed.

A simple, routine cleanup can save 10%-20% of your monthly expenses.

Tip #5: Use an Advanced Billing & Cost Management System

Cloud cost management tools, such as OMC’s billing system, allow you to:

Track real-time expenses for each server or service.
Receive alerts for cost anomalies.
Optimize spending instantly and reduce overall expenses.

Smart and easy cost tracking can cut your cloud bill by 15%-25% over the year!

Conclusion – Cloud Optimization Saves Money

Implementing these tips can easily reduce your monthly cloud costs by dozens of percentage points. OMC Cloud allows you to perform these optimizations effortlessly, quickly, and without advanced technical knowledge.

If you need further assistance or personalized consultation to optimize your cloud account, our team is happy to help.