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Optimization & Security Best Practices
Follow these industry-standard guidelines to maximize performance, security, and cost efficiency when using InstanceHub's cloud infrastructure.
1. Resource Optimization
CPU Allocation
- • Select appropriate CPU generations based on workload type
- • Utilize Intel® Hyper-Threading for multi-threaded applications
- • Monitor CPU credits for burstable instance types
Memory Configuration
- • Right-size memory based on application needs
- • Prioritize EBS-optimized instances for I/O intensive workloads
- • Implement swap space for temporary spikes
2. Security Implementation
Security Groups
- • Create minimal rule sets by default
- • Implement multi-tier network segmentation
- • Regularly audit access permissions
Data Protection
- • Enable encryption at rest for all storage
- • Use KMS-managed keys for enterprise environments
- • Rotate secrets monthly with automated tools
Access Control
- • Implement least-privilege IAM roles
- • Enable multi-factor authentication
- • Regularly review access logs
3. Financial Efficiency
Cost Strategy
- • Use reserved instances for 70%+ stable workloads
- • Implement scheduled scaling policies
- • Monitor cost alerts via dashboard
Scaling Policies
- • Configure step scaling for demand patterns
- • Set up predictive scaling models
- • Track utilization metrics in real-time
Command Line Best Practices
instancehub
v2.3.1
instancehub optimize \
--resource-type ec2 \
--recommendations \
--security-check \
--cost-forecast 30d