# Operating system
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 Optimizing Windows EC2 costs is essential for managing cloud expenses effectively. AWS provides multiple approaches to reduce costs while maintaining performance, including instance right-sizing through AWS Compute Optimizer, automated scheduling for non-production workloads, and flexible licensing options like BYOL. By implementing these strategies, organizations can significantly reduce their Windows workload operating costs while leveraging AWS's scalability and flexibility. 


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 Amazon EC2 provides scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency resources that can apply to Windows EC2 instances. 

**Topics**
+ [MSFTCOST02-BP01 Right size Windows instances](msftcost02-bp01.md)
+ [MSFTCOST02-BP02 Automate stop and start schedules](msftcost02-bp02.md)
+ [MSFTCOST02-BP03 Bring Your Own Licenses (BYOL)](msftcost02-bp03.md)