# Software and architecture
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|  EUCSUS05: Do you use an automation pipeline to manage your images?  | 
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 Using an automation pipeline for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications image management promotes sustainability by optimizing resource utilization, and enabling efficient application delivery. 


|  EUCSUS06: Do you have a mechanism to avoid unused active instances?   | 
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 Identifying your unused workload will impact positively your cost and sustainability. 

**Topics**
+ [EUCSUS05-BP01 Optimize machine image creation, copying, and sharing to each environment (like development, testing, and production) ](eucsus05-bp01.md)
+ [EUCSUS06-BP01 Stop image builders and app block builders when not in use](eucsus06-bp01.md)
+ [EUCSUS06-BP02 Implement the Cost Optimizer for Amazon WorkSpaces](eucsus06-bp02.md)