Cost

AWS Well-Architected Cost Optimization Labs

Introduction

This repository contains documentation and code in the format of hands-on labs to help you learn, measure, and build using architectural best practices.

For more information about cost optimization on AWS visit the Well-Architected tool in the AWS console, and read the AWS Well-Architected cost optimization whitepaper.

Labs:

Cost Fundamentals

These labs must be done in order from 1 to 5, starting at the 100 level labs.

These labs are designed to start you on your Cost Optimization journey. They cover the required steps to enable your account and the features within it for Cost Optimization. They also focus on addressing the core areas of the Well-Architected Cost Optimization pillar, with simple but effective exercises.

100 Level

• 100 #1 AWS Account Setup
• 100 #2 Cost and Usage Governance
• 100 #4 Cost and Usage Analysis
• 100 #5 Cost Visualization

200 Level

• 200 #2 Governance
• 200 #3 Pricing Models
• 200 #4 Cost and Usage Analysis
• 200 #5 Cost Visualization

Cost and Usage Analysis

These labs focus on analysis of your cost and usage. The 100 and 200 level are from the fundamentals series and should be done before any other labs. The 300 cover specific areas of analysis and can be done independantly at any time.

100 and 200 Level

• 100 #4 Cost and Usage Analysis
• 200 #4 Cost and Usage Analysis

300

• 300 Billing Analysis - Automated CUR Updates and Ingestion