Many engineers struggle to manage cloud resources with precision, often forgetting to shut down EC2 instances when not in use.
To automate the daily lifecycle of EC2 instances, a Python-powered solution is presented in this article.
The process involves creating Python scripts to stop and start EC2 instances, scheduling them using crontab, and monitoring logs for execution.
By following the steps outlined, cloud engineers can gain control over their infrastructure with simple and effective automation, enhancing cost-efficiency and operational consistency.