What is the pricing structure of CloudKeeper Auto and what does no cost mean?

We only get paid when you save money. There is no extra or hidden cost for the CloudKeeper Auto AWS RI Management solution. We only charge a small portion of your total AWS cost savings that we help you achieve through our platform.

Is the buyback of my AWS Reserved Instances guaranteed?

Yes, we guarantee the buyback of the AWS Reserved Instance purchased through CloudKeeper Auto if you use less capacity than what you paid for. Furthermore, our growing customer base of 350+ also acts as a secondary marketplace for buying and selling AWS RIs. Thus ensuring your resources never go to waste.

What access does CloudKeeper Auto require? Is my infrastructure safe?

CloudKeeper needs just IAM read-only access to perform the savings on compute costs. We don't need any access to your cloud environment. It’s completely secure.

What are the manual dependencies in this solution?

CloudKeeper is a completely AI-based Automated AWS RI Management Solution that buys & sells RI reservations based on real-time needs.

Does the solution require any type of volume or term commitment from the user?

No, we do not require any commitment.

What additional offerings does CloudKeeper Auto provide besides automated AWS RI management?

In addition to addressing AWS RI management challenges, CloudKeeper Auto provides 24*7 Personalized Cloud Support & Guidance and AWS Well-Architected Reviews, helping you optimize your cloud costs and cloud infrastructure. Moreover, as a CloudKeeper Auto customer, you gain exclusive access to CloudKeeper Lens, empowering you with valuable insights and analytics to further enhance your cloud optimization strategies. And all this comes at no cost to you.

What is a Reserved Instance (RI) in AWS?

A Reserved Instance (RI) is an AWS pricing model that allows you to reserve a specific instance type for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a lower hourly rate compared to On-Demand Instances. It offers significant cloud cost savings for predictable workloads by committing to use AWS resources over time.

What is the difference between on-demand and reserved instances in AWS?

On-demand instances allow you to pay for compute capacity by the hour with no long-term commitment, offering flexibility for unpredictable workloads.Reserved Instances (RIs) provide up to 72% savings by committing to a specific instance type and term (1 or 3 years), ideal for predictable, long-term workloads.In short, On-Demand is flexible but more expensive, while Reserved Instances offer significant savings in exchange for long-term commitment.

What is the difference between spot and reserved instances in AWS?

Spot Instances are cost-effective, offering significant savings by bidding for unused capacity, but they can be terminated by AWS anytime. They’re ideal for flexible, interruptible workloads.Reserved Instances (RIs) provide up to 72% savings with a long-term commitment (1 or 3 years) and guarantee capacity for stable, predictable workloads.In short, Spot Instances are cheaper but less reliable, while Reserved Instances offer savings with guaranteed availability.

What is AWS Reserved Instance (RI) Management?

AWS Reserved Instance (RI) Management refers to the process of purchasing, optimizing, and managing Reserved Instances to ensure cost savings and efficient cloud resource usage. This includes selecting the right instance types, sizes, and terms that align with business needs. CloudKeeper Auto automated this process making AWS RI Management effortless.

What are the benefits of using AWS Reserved Instances (RIs)?

Cost savings: Up to 75% savings over on-demand prices.Predictability: Fixed pricing and capacity reservations for better budgeting.Flexibility: Options for instance type, region, and term length.

How can I track and manage my AWS Reserved Instances?

You can track and manage your RIs using the AWS Management Console, AWS Cost Explorer, or third-party tools like CloudKeeper Auto, which help optimize and monitor your Reserved Instance utilization for maximum savings.

How to achieve 100% AWS Reserved Instances Coverage?

To achieve 100% AWS Reserved Instance (RI) coverage there are multiple best practices to be followed such as :Analyze RI usage with CloudKeeper Lens to identify steady workloads.Right-size instances to match the appropriate type, size, and region.Maximize utilization using Auto Scaling and Trusted Advisor.Regularly review and adjust RIs based on changing needs.Use Convertible RIs for added flexibility.Sell unused RIs in the RI Marketplace.Moreover, CloudKeeper Auto delivers 100% AWS Reserved Instance (RI) coverage with AI-driven automation. It provides on-demand EC2 instances at 3-year RI pricing, with no upfront costs or commitments, and offers a buyback guarantee for unused RIs.Gain full visibility with CloudKeeper Lens to track RI utilization and optimize cloud costs. Plus, access 24*7 cloud support from 300+ cloud experts to streamline operations and maximize savings.Learn more about achieving 100% AWS Reserved Instances Coverage.

AI-based AWS RI Management with CloudKeeper Auto

Effortless AWS RI Management with CloudKeeper Auto

The complexities of AWS RI management are real, but we are here to make it effortless for you. CloudKeeper Auto addresses all the challenges of AWS RI management at no extra cost. It makes the process hassle-free by automating AWS RI buying and selling as per infrastructure needs while maximizing your savings on compute instances.

Going Beyond the Basics - From AWS RI Management to Cloud Excellence

CloudKeeper Auto doesn't just stop at AWS RI management, but goes the extra mile to elevate your cloud strategy with:

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- Resource-level cloud cost visibility
- AWS reserved instances & savings plan utilization
- Tagging and Anomaly Detection
- Cloud Cost optimization recommendations

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We just take a small percentage of the total AWS cost savings you achieve through our platform, which means we only get paid when you save money. There is no additional cost or subscription fees.

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The entire onboarding takes less than 5 minutes

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Once onboarded, CloudKeeper runs an initial scan of your AWS account to analyze the potential savings.

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Enable 'AutoBot' for AWS RI management and the savings start instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the pricing structure of CloudKeeper Auto and what does no cost mean?

We only get paid when you save money. There is no extra or hidden cost for the CloudKeeper Auto AWS RI Management solution. We only charge a small portion of your total AWS cost savings that we help you achieve through our platform.
Q2. Is the buyback of my AWS Reserved Instances guaranteed?

Yes, we guarantee the buyback of the AWS Reserved Instance purchased through CloudKeeper Auto if you use less capacity than what you paid for. Furthermore, our growing customer base of 350+ also acts as a secondary marketplace for buying and selling AWS RIs. Thus ensuring your resources never go to waste.
Q3. What access does CloudKeeper Auto require? Is my infrastructure safe?

CloudKeeper needs just IAM read-only access to perform the savings on compute costs. We don't need any access to your cloud environment. It’s completely secure.
Q4. What are the manual dependencies in this solution?

CloudKeeper is a completely AI-based Automated AWS RI Management Solution that buys & sells RI reservations based on real-time needs.
Q5. Does the solution require any type of volume or term commitment from the user?

No, we do not require any commitment.
Q6. What additional offerings does CloudKeeper Auto provide besides automated AWS RI management?

In addition to addressing AWS RI management challenges, CloudKeeper Auto provides 24*7 Personalized Cloud Support & Guidance and AWS Well-Architected Reviews, helping you optimize your cloud costs and cloud infrastructure. Moreover, as a CloudKeeper Auto customer, you gain exclusive access to CloudKeeper Lens, empowering you with valuable insights and analytics to further enhance your cloud optimization strategies. And all this comes at no cost to you.
Q7. What is a Reserved Instance (RI) in AWS?

A Reserved Instance (RI) is an AWS pricing model that allows you to reserve a specific instance type for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a lower hourly rate compared to On-Demand Instances. It offers significant cloud cost savings for predictable workloads by committing to use AWS resources over time.
Q8. What is the difference between on-demand and reserved instances in AWS?

On-demand instances allow you to pay for compute capacity by the hour with no long-term commitment, offering flexibility for unpredictable workloads.
Reserved Instances (RIs) provide up to 72% savings by committing to a specific instance type and term (1 or 3 years), ideal for predictable, long-term workloads.
In short, On-Demand is flexible but more expensive, while Reserved Instances offer significant savings in exchange for long-term commitment.
Q9. What is the difference between spot and reserved instances in AWS?

Spot Instances are cost-effective, offering significant savings by bidding for unused capacity, but they can be terminated by AWS anytime. They’re ideal for flexible, interruptible workloads.
Reserved Instances (RIs) provide up to 72% savings with a long-term commitment (1 or 3 years) and guarantee capacity for stable, predictable workloads.
In short, Spot Instances are cheaper but less reliable, while Reserved Instances offer savings with guaranteed availability.
Q10. What is AWS Reserved Instance (RI) Management?

AWS Reserved Instance (RI) Management refers to the process of purchasing, optimizing, and managing Reserved Instances to ensure cost savings and efficient cloud resource usage. This includes selecting the right instance types, sizes, and terms that align with business needs. CloudKeeper Auto automated this process making AWS RI Management effortless.
Q11. What are the benefits of using AWS Reserved Instances (RIs)?
- Cost savings: Up to 75% savings over on-demand prices.
- Predictability: Fixed pricing and capacity reservations for better budgeting.
- Flexibility: Options for instance type, region, and term length.
Q12. How can I track and manage my AWS Reserved Instances?

You can track and manage your RIs using the AWS Management Console, AWS Cost Explorer, or third-party tools like CloudKeeper Auto, which help optimize and monitor your Reserved Instance utilization for maximum savings.
Q13. How to achieve 100% AWS Reserved Instances Coverage?
To achieve 100% AWS Reserved Instance (RI) coverage there are multiple best practices to be followed such as :
- Analyze RI usage with CloudKeeper Lens to identify steady workloads.
- Right-size instances to match the appropriate type, size, and region.
- Maximize utilization using Auto Scaling and Trusted Advisor.
- Regularly review and adjust RIs based on changing needs.
- Use Convertible RIs for added flexibility.
- Sell unused RIs in the RI Marketplace.
Moreover, CloudKeeper Auto delivers 100% AWS Reserved Instance (RI) coverage with AI-driven automation. It provides on-demand EC2 instances at 3-year RI pricing, with no upfront costs or commitments, and offers a buyback guarantee for unused RIs.
Gain full visibility with CloudKeeper Lens to track RI utilization and optimize cloud costs. Plus, access 24*7 cloud support from 300+ cloud experts to streamline operations and maximize savings.
Learn more about achieving 100% AWS Reserved Instances Coverage.