Title

AWS re:Invent 2023 - Sustainable compute: Reducing costs and carbon emissions with AWS (CMP212)

Summary

Jackson Wagstaff, a compute specialist at AWS, introduces the concept of sustainable compute, likening it to rock climbing, emphasizing efficiency in resource use.
AWS is committed to sustainability, aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2025 and being 3.6 times more energy-efficient than the median surveyed data center.
Jackson discusses the benefits of EC2 Spot Instances, which offer up to 90% off on-demand prices and help AWS utilize data center capacity efficiently.
AWS Graviton processors are highlighted for their cost savings and energy efficiency, with Graviton 4 being the latest release.
Sridhar Ayala from Adobe shares their successful experience migrating to Graviton, resulting in significant cost savings and carbon emission reductions.
Robert McCone, an AWS solutions architect, discusses elasticity and resource optimization, including scaling policies, maintaining capacity with allocation strategies, and updating infrastructure with tools like instance refresh.
The talk concludes with a call to action for attendees to explore EC2 Spot Workshops, the AWS Graviton Getting Started Guide, and the EC2 Flexibility Score dashboard.

AWS's commitment to sustainability is not only a corporate responsibility but also a strategic advantage, as it attracts environmentally conscious customers and developers.
The adoption of EC2 Spot Instances and AWS Graviton processors can lead to substantial cost savings and environmental benefits, making them attractive options for companies looking to optimize their cloud infrastructure.
Adobe's case study serves as a practical example of how a large enterprise can successfully migrate to more efficient computing resources, providing a blueprint for other organizations.
The discussion on elasticity and resource optimization underscores the importance of continuous improvement and leveraging AWS's evolving services and tools to maintain efficient and cost-effective operations.
The talk emphasizes the ease of starting with AWS for sustainable computing, suggesting that even organizations new to AWS can quickly benefit from its efficient infrastructure and services.