Welcome to part five in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether
				you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your
				architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're
				demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.
				In this episode, Dave and Caroline chat with Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions
				Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS
				Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex. Unravel the strategies and
				best practices for designing cost-optimized architectures on AWS. Covering 20% of the exam's
				scored content, this episode zeroes in on maximizing efficiency and reducing costs across
				your cloud infrastructure.
				Discover the art of balancing performance with cost-effectiveness as we delve into AWS cost
				management services, cost-optimized storage and compute solutions, and the nuances of
				designing database and network architectures that won't break the bank.
				In this episode, you'll learn about:
				• Utilizing AWS cost management service features and tools, including cost allocation tags,
				multi-account billing, and the AWS Free Tier.
				• Designing cost-optimized storage solutions with AWS services like Amazon FSx, EFS, S3, and
				EBS, including data lifecycle policies and backup strategies.
				• Rightsizing and optimizing compute resources to meet your workload requirements
				efficiently, from instance selection to utilizing serverless and distributed compute
				strategies.
				• Strategies for cost-optimized database solutions, focusing on caching, data retention,
				capacity planning, and replication to enhance performance while managing costs.
				• Crafting network architectures that minimize costs associated with data transfer,
				leveraging AWS services and features to reduce expenses while maintaining robust
				connectivity.
				Whether you're fine-tuning existing systems or building from the ground up, we'll provide
				you with the tools and insights to make cost-aware decisions without sacrificing
				functionality!
				Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/
				Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler
				Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler
				Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck
				Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/
				Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
				Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski
				AWS SAA Exam Guide -
				https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Exam-Guide.pdf
				Party Rock for Exam Study -
				https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy
				All Things AWS Training - Links to Self-paced and Instructor Led
				https://aws.amazon.com/training/
				AWS Skill Builder – Free CPE Course -
				https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials
				AWS Free Workshops - https://workshops.aws/
				Running a Minecraft server on Amazon ECS with Spot Pricing:
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