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61. How do I control AWS costs?


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Let's face it: when it comes to AWS, cost is one of the scariest topics! 

Why? Mostly because the underlying model can get very complex. 

There are too many variables and ultimately it's just hard to predict how much is a given workload going to cost you on AWS. Are going to be bankrupted by this unpredictable cost? Probably not!

In this episode, we share some suggestions and tools on how to approach cost when going to AWS. It's not a simple topic, but it's something you need to embrace, learn and get confident with. With a bit of effort, cost will not be so scary anymore and you'll be able to take advantage of all the awesome services and features of AWS without being so worried about cost!


💰 SPONSORS 💰

AWS Bites is sponsored by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner offering training, cloud migration, and modern application architecture.


In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

  • Amazon FREE Tier: https://aws.amazon.com/free/free-tier-faqs/
  • AWS Activate Program: https://aws.amazon.com/activate/
  • FourTheorem on MAP (Migration Acceleration Program): https://fourtheorem.com/solutions/migration-acceleration/
  • What are the benefits of tags (past episode): https://awsbites.com/32-what-are-the-benefits-of-tags/
  • AWS Horror stories (past episode): https://awsbites.com/8-what-are-your-aws-horror-stories/
  • AWS Well Architected Framework cost optimisation pillar https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/cost-optimization-pillar/welcome.htm
  • Hands-on labs on cost calculation: https://www.wellarchitectedlabs.com/cost/
  • AWS Pricing calculator: https://calculator.aws

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