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[THpubs]

Hi, I just heard that EC2 reserved instances are a lot cheaper than normal VPS hosting. Currently I spend $41 per month for my VPS.

But, I can't understand EC2. Don't know how much IOPs I want. Don't know how much I have to spend...

If there's any one who used Amazon EC2 reserved instances, please PM me!

[FrankLaszlo]

What is your specific question? I've managed quite a few EC2 instances.

[media-hosts_com]

You will pay a one-time fee for a reserved instance, depending on the term.

Have you tried the aws calculator? http://calculator.s3.amazonaws.com/calc5.html

It should give you an idea of cost. But you will never be 100% correct as the values you input into the calculator are an estimation.

For example, a micro instance (linux), running 24/7 with a 10GB storage block will cost you around $20.00. A small instance bumps up the price to $60.00.

If you're using it only as a VPS service, you will find EC2 is more expensive.

aws becomes more attractive if you want to use the load balancing features along with redundant locations. But expect to pay for it.

[media-hosts_com]

^ to add, that's with minimal outgoing bandwidth.

If you do 100GB outgoing add about $10.00.

[Layer3]

What is your current VPS specifications?

[darknessends]

I will suggest not using EC2, It has many disadvantages, Go for a Linode VPS.

[media-hosts_com]

Originally Posted by darknessends

I will suggest not using EC2, It has many disadvantages, Go for a Linode VPS.

Saying a simple statement like "Dont' do it, it has disadvantages" and plugging a company isn't helping the OP.

Care to elaborate on those disadvantages (because it does have some advantages, and you don't know the Op's needs)? and the advantages the company you plugged gives over aws?