AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - AWS Cost Explorer

The video tutorial discusses cost management in AWS, highlighting the challenges of tracking expenses and the improvements made by Amazon with tools like AWS Cost Explorer. It explains how to enable and use Cost Explorer to view historical and current data, manage budgets, and explore cost-saving opportunities. The tutorial also covers purchasing savings plans and using AWS recommendations to optimize spending, particularly through reserved instances.

What is the initial step required to use AWS Cost Explorer?

• Enable it in the management console

• Download a separate application

• Contact AWS support

• Complete a training course

What can AWS Cost Explorer help you understand about your AWS usage?

• The security settings of your account

• The number of users accessing your account

• The geographical location of your servers

• The breakdown of your costs over time

What is one of the main benefits of using AWS Cost Explorer?

• It provides free AWS credits

• It helps in planning future AWS usage

• It automatically reduces your AWS bill

• It offers 24/7 customer support

How can AWS Cost Explorer's recommendations help you save money?

• By offering discounts on all AWS services

• By recommending reserved instances based on past usage

• By providing free training sessions

• By suggesting cheaper service providers

What is a potential risk of purchasing reserved instances?

• They might not be available for all services

• They require a long-term commitment

• They can lead to higher costs if usage decreases

• They are only available to enterprise customers