AWS Tutorial AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator - What Is AWS Cost Explorer? How to Analyze Cost Report?

This lecture introduces AWS Cost Explorer, a service for visualizing and managing AWS usage and billing. It covers how to access the service through the AWS Management Console, visualize costs over time, and apply filters to analyze specific AWS resources or services. The lecture also explains the benefits of AWS savings plans, which offer reduced prices for long-term commitments. By understanding these features, users can better manage their AWS costs and optimize their spending.

What is the primary function of AWS Cost Explorer?

• To visualize and explore AWS usage and billing

• To configure AWS network settings

• To deploy AWS resources

• To manage AWS security settings

Which feature allows you to view costs for a specific AWS service in Cost Explorer?

• Tag-based filtering

• Service selection from a dropdown

• Region-based filtering

• Instance type filtering

How can you customize the time range for viewing costs in AWS Cost Explorer?

• By using the default monthly view

• By selecting a yearly overview

• By choosing a custom time range

• By selecting a predefined time range

What are the two types of savings plans offered by AWS?

• Lambda Savings Plan and S3 Savings Plan

• Network Savings Plan and Security Savings Plan

• Storage Savings Plan and Database Savings Plan

• Compute Savings Plan and EC2 Instance Savings Plan

What commitment is required when purchasing an AWS Savings Plan?

• No commitment is required

• A commitment to use resources for six months

• A commitment to use resources for one year or three years

• A commitment to use resources for one month