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How to Right-Size an Over-Provisioned RDS Instance Without Downtime

Downsizing a production database sounds risky. Learn which metrics prove RDS is oversized, how Multi-AZ makes the change safe, and the 7-day restart gotcha.

By Parsivex Team
S3 Lifecycle Rules: Stop Paying Standard Prices for Cold Data

Old objects sit in S3 Standard forever unless you move them. Learn the storage classes honestly, how to write a lifecycle rule, and the multipart-upload trap.

By Parsivex Team
Why Is AWS Charging You for an Elastic IP You Aren't Using?

AWS bills unattached Elastic IPs — and since 2024, every public IPv4 address. Here's why the charge appears, how to find idle IPs, and how to release them safely.

By Parsivex Team
Why Is My NAT Gateway So Expensive?

Your NAT Gateway bill is two separate charges — a flat hourly fee and a per-GB data fee. Here's how to find the one that's hurting you and cut it.

By Parsivex Team