Introduction to AWS Billing and Cost Management

BEGINNER
70 minutes
5 tasks

This beginner-level lab provides an overview of AWS billing and cost management services. Students will learn how to understand AWS pricing models and utilize key tools such as AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets (conceptual understanding only due to SCP restrictions).

Scenario

A startup needs to manage its AWS costs effectively. They want to understand how different AWS services are charged and plan their budget accordingly. This lab will help the team gain insights into monitoring and estimating AWS bills without accessing actual billing data.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand AWS pricing models
  • Gain a conceptual understanding of AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets
  • Learn how to use AWS Pricing Calculator

tasks (5)

task 1: Explore AWS Pricing Calculator

15 min

task 2: Explore AWS Support Options

10 min

task 3: Learn about AWS Organizations and Cost Allocation

15 min

task 4: Learn about AWS Technical Resources

10 min

task 5: Practice with AWS Pricing Models

20 min

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with basic AWS concepts
  • Basic understanding of cloud computing

Skills Tested

Understanding AWS pricing and cost managementUsing AWS Pricing CalculatorExploring AWS technical support and resources
    Introduction to AWS Billing and Cost Management - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass