With cloud spending forecasted to hit $1 trillion by 2027, EC2 is often the most expensive item on your AWS bill. ECS is the most widely-used EC2 container orchestration service, but it presents some unique challenges for cost-optimization — particularly if you’re using advanced strategies like running on Spot.

This practical guide will cover everything you need to know about key ECS cost optimization strategies, with actionable tips, how-to guides, screenshots, and other critical info you need to start saving on your ECS costs.