Network architecture optimization
Network architecture optimization involves adjusting your product deployment architecture to reduce network costs. This goes beyond mere technical network configuration. It requires redesigning the entire system architecture. This includes the following:
Replanning the deployment of application components across different regions.
Optimizing data stream paths to reduce unnecessary cross-region or cross-VPC data transfers.
Optimizing network service access modes. Using private network access, such as PrivateLink, instead of the public network.
Configuring network service levels and scale to avoid over-provisioning.
Using more cost-effective network resource types instead of expensive solutions.
Priority
Chinese
Practices to avoid
Deploying application components that interact frequently in different VPCs. This results in high data transfer fees between VPCs.
Using the public network to access services that can be reached through the private network. This increases public network costs.
Choosing a VPN Gateway instead of Express Connect for high-bandwidth scenarios. This increases costs.
Implementation guide
Audit network costs: Analyze the network fees on your cloud bill. Identify expensive network components and data stream paths. Map your current architecture's data flow and mark the high-cost points.
Redesign the architecture: Evaluate how frequently your application components interact. Deploy components with high interaction rates in the same VPC. Design a data localization strategy to deploy content closer to your users.
Implement optimizations: Refactor your application deployment topology. Adjust the geographic location of components. Set appropriate bandwidth thresholds and auto-scaling policies. Optimize data transfer protocols and compression strategies.