# AWS Compute Discussion **URL:** https://awshq.com/c/aws-cloud-talk/aws-compute-discussion/7.md [Latest](https://awshq.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://awshq.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://awshq.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the AWS Compute Discussion category](https://awshq.com/t/about-the-aws-compute-discussion-category/9)
**Author:** [@system](https://awshq.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://awshq.com/t/about-the-aws-compute-discussion-category/9 "2026-10-26T22:21:48Z")
Dedicated area to talk all things AWS. EC2, Serverless, Lambda, etc. --- ## [AWS CloudWatch vs Basic Hosting Monitoring Tools](https://awshq.com/t/aws-cloudwatch-vs-basic-hosting-monitoring-tools/95)
**Author:** [@Isha](https://awshq.com/u/Isha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/aws-cloudwatch-vs-basic-hosting-monitoring-tools/95 "2026-01-24T00:59:24Z")
CloudWatch monitors CPU, memory, logs, and metrics in detail, traditional hosting dashboards are simpler. How steep is the learning curve? Which approach gives beginners the most value in preventing downtime and performa… --- ## [AWS Elastic IP vs Static IP on VPS](https://awshq.com/t/aws-elastic-ip-vs-static-ip-on-vps/98)
**Author:** [@Isha](https://awshq.com/u/Isha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/aws-elastic-ip-vs-static-ip-on-vps/98 "2026-01-20T04:34:52Z")
Elastic IPs allow flexible IP reassignment, while VPS static IPs are fixed. How does this affect scalability, failover, and complexity? Is it worth learning AWS networking concepts for small websites? --- ## [Why IAM Misconfigurations Cause Most AWS Security Issues](https://awshq.com/t/why-iam-misconfigurations-cause-most-aws-security-issues/51)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://awshq.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://awshq.com/t/why-iam-misconfigurations-cause-most-aws-security-issues/51 "2026-01-18T12:33:18Z")
Security incidents on AWS are often linked to IAM mistakes. What are the most common permission errors? How can beginners keep IAM simple while still following best security practices? --- ## [Is AWS Lambda Always Cheaper for Small Workloads?](https://awshq.com/t/is-aws-lambda-always-cheaper-for-small-workloads/81)
**Author:** [@Nomad](https://awshq.com/u/Nomad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://awshq.com/t/is-aws-lambda-always-cheaper-for-small-workloads/81 "2026-01-18T12:09:47Z")
Lambda is believed to be the most cost effective AWS service for low traffic apps and websites. However, if you have used it you might have realized the cost can rise with high execution time or frequent invocations. How… --- ## [Do You Think Fargate is the Best Option We Have for Compute Simplicity?](https://awshq.com/t/do-you-think-fargate-is-the-best-option-we-have-for-compute-simplicity/79)
**Author:** [@Nomad](https://awshq.com/u/Nomad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/do-you-think-fargate-is-the-best-option-we-have-for-compute-simplicity/79 "2026-01-15T11:19:15Z")
AWS Fargate removes server management while still running containers, it works with both Amazon Elastic Container Service and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes. Does this serverless compute engine feature actually reduce operati… --- ## [When Should You Choose EC2 Over Managed Compute?](https://awshq.com/t/when-should-you-choose-ec2-over-managed-compute/80)
**Author:** [@Nomad](https://awshq.com/u/Nomad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/when-should-you-choose-ec2-over-managed-compute/80 "2026-01-15T11:13:37Z")
EC2 gives you full control over instance types, OS, and scaling, however, it has one major drawbacks i.e. it also adds management overhead.. Have you moved workloads from Lambda or ECS back to EC2, or the other way aroun… --- ## [ECS vs EKS: Which One is Better For Smaller Teams?](https://awshq.com/t/ecs-vs-eks-which-one-is-better-for-smaller-teams/82)
**Author:** [@Nomad](https://awshq.com/u/Nomad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/ecs-vs-eks-which-one-is-better-for-smaller-teams/82 "2026-01-15T11:08:16Z")
Both ECS and EKS support containerized workloads, however, that have different kinds of the operational complexity. Have you used these services. For small teams or solo developers, is ECS or EKS is more manageable? Did … --- ## [How Much Instance Choice Really Matters on EC2?](https://awshq.com/t/how-much-instance-choice-really-matters-on-ec2/83)
**Author:** [@Nomad](https://awshq.com/u/Nomad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/how-much-instance-choice-really-matters-on-ec2/83 "2026-01-15T11:04:20Z")
AWS offers many instance families and sizes. This can be overwhelming for beginners and first time users. Do you stick to a few trusted ones, or actively explore different types? When your application and traffic pattern… --- ## [How Do You Monitor Your AWS Resources](https://awshq.com/t/how-do-you-monitor-your-aws-resources/38)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://awshq.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/how-do-you-monitor-your-aws-resources/38 "2026-01-05T03:28:27Z")
CloudWatch can track CPU, storage, and errors, but a kit if people, especially, beginners usually ignore it. What are the easiest metrics to watch to make sure your resources are running efficiently? How do you monitor y… --- ## [Growing Use of AI Services on AWS](https://awshq.com/t/growing-use-of-ai-services-on-aws/47)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://awshq.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/growing-use-of-ai-services-on-aws/47 "2026-01-03T03:14:27Z")
AWS is heavily promoting AI and machine learning tools. Are these services practical for small teams, or mostly aimed at larger companies? How should beginners approach AI services without increasing costs or complexity … --- ## [What Usually Breaks During an AWS Outage?](https://awshq.com/t/what-usually-breaks-during-an-aws-outage/52)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://awshq.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://awshq.com/t/what-usually-breaks-during-an-aws-outage/52 "2026-01-01T22:51:39Z")
It is very important to understanding common failure points because it helps explain why even simple applications can go down unexpectedly. When AWS outages occur, some services fail faster than others. What is more vul… --- ## [Why AWS Region Outages Still Matter](https://awshq.com/t/why-aws-region-outages-still-matter/49)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://awshq.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://awshq.com/t/why-aws-region-outages-still-matter/49 "2026-01-01T22:41:37Z")
AWS region is very important, but sometimes even large cloud providers experience regional issues. How should small projects prepare for regional outages? Do you think multi-region setup necessary for beginners, or do yo… --- ## [How Do You Secure Your S3 Buckets](https://awshq.com/t/how-do-you-secure-your-s3-buckets/44)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://awshq.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://awshq.com/t/how-do-you-secure-your-s3-buckets/44 "2025-12-30T23:17:46Z")
Many S3 buckets are accidentally left public. What is the simplest and also easiest way to check permissions and keep your data private? Are there settings beginners should always enable by default? --- ## [How Do You Choose Between EC2 and Lambda?](https://awshq.com/t/how-do-you-choose-between-ec2-and-lambda/34)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://awshq.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://awshq.com/t/how-do-you-choose-between-ec2-and-lambda/34 "2025-12-28T10:19:40Z")
EC2 gives full server control, while Lambda runs code without managing servers. Which is better for small apps or experimental projects? What are the main pros and cons of EC2 vs Lambda in real-world use? Which one do yo…