The course provides a basic overview of AWS Billing and Cost Management services and dashboards. Different AWS cost tools, such as Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets, are covered in this introduction. A step-by-step review of how to set up budget alerts is also presented.
Course level: Fundamental
Duration: 20 minutes
Activities
This course is a video presentation.
Course objectives
In this course, you will be presented with:
- A high-level review of managing costs with AWS; learners will gain a baseline understanding of how costs are monitored, strategies for tracking costs, and how AWS services can help with managing costs
- An overview of the many AWS cost tools available, and how they can be effectively used
- Strategies for how to create an effective cost optimization program in your organization; where to start, and how to grow
Intended audience
This course is intended for anyone wanting to learn more about the basics of AWS cost management tools and services
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have a familiarity with basic cloud economic principles
Course outline
Within a single module the following topics will be covered:
- Why cost management is important
- Tools and services available to track and manage cloud spend
- Types of spend reports that exist and how they can be used
- How to set up a budget alert
- Ways to bring a cost management orientation into your organization
