AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders Training Overview
The key components and topics that may be covered in the AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders course could include:
- Fundamentals of AWS Cloud Financial Management:
- Introduction to the financial considerations and challenges associated with utilizing AWS services.
- Understanding the importance of cost optimization and effective budget management within the AWS Cloud.
- AWS Cost Management Tools and Resources:
- Overview of AWS billing and cost management tools such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and AWS Cost and Usage Reports.
- Exploring the functionalities of these tools for monitoring, analyzing, and managing costs effectively.
- Cost Optimization Strategies for Builders:
- Identifying and implementing cost optimization strategies tailored to the needs of builders and developers.
- Utilizing AWS services and features to optimize costs without compromising performance or functionality.
- Budgeting and Forecasting for AWS Workloads:
- Setting up and managing budgets for AWS services and workloads.
- Forecasting costs and resource utilization based on historical data and projected growth.
- Cost Allocation and Tagging Best Practices:
- Implementing effective cost allocation and tagging strategies to track and manage costs across various AWS resources and services.
- Utilizing tags for cost attribution, resource allocation, and reporting purposes.
- Governance and Compliance in AWS Cost Management:
- Implementing governance policies and best practices for ensuring cost control and compliance within the AWS environment.
- Leveraging AWS Organizations for managing multiple AWS accounts and enforcing cost management policies across the organization.
- Case Studies and Practical Examples:
- Analyzing real-world case studies and practical examples of successful cost optimization and management strategies implemented by industry leaders.
- Learning from practical scenarios to understand how to apply cost management principles effectively in different use cases.
After completing AWS Cloud Financial Management for Builders, students will be able to
- Explain the cost of core AWS services
- Determine and predict costs associated with current and future cloud workloads
- Use strategies and best practices to reduce AWS costs
- Use AWS tools to manage, monitor, alert, and optimize your AWS spend
- Apply strategies to monitor service costs and usage
- Implement governance standards, including resource tagging, account structure, provisioning, permissions, and access