Amazon Aurora Cost Optimization in 2026: I/O-Optimized, Serverless v2 Scale-to-Zero, and Database Savings Plans
Switch to I/O-Optimized when I/O tops 25% of spend, drop non-prod Serverless v2 to 0 ACUs, and layer 3-year RIs with Database Savings Plans. Real SQL, Terraform, and 2026 pricing to cut Amazon Aurora bills fast.