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AWS credits
AWS credit programs: Activate, MAP, partner and ISV credits
How AWS credits work: Activate, partner proof-of-concept funding, MAP, ISV and event credits. What stacks with what, when they expire, and how to apply.
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AWS commitment discounts: Reserved Instances vs Savings Plans
On-demand vs Reserved Instances vs Savings Plans vs Spot: how AWS commitment discounts work, when 1- and 3-year terms backfire, and the 30-day alternative.
Updated 13 min read
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