Become an AWS pro with techniques to optimize cloud costs, efficiency, and automation. Developed by AWS Solution Certified Architects. Get hands-on skills with no setup, no cleanup, no hassle.
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38 Lessons
12h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- An understanding of cloud economics and its impact on IT
- Knowledge of the best design and architecture approaches for the most cost-effective workloads
- Awareness of subtle methods to reduce your AWS invoice amounts
- The ability to apply this knowledge via walk-throughs inspired by real-world cases and scenarios
Learning Roadmap
2.
The Economics of Cloud Computing
The Economics of Cloud Computing
Discover the logic behind cloud cost complexities, hidden expenses, and dynamic financial benefits.
3.
The AWS Cost Optimization Pillar
The AWS Cost Optimization Pillar
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master the steps to optimize AWS costs efficiently, leveraging tools, scaling strategies, and continuous improvement.
4.
Rightsizing
Rightsizing
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of effective AWS provisioning, monitoring metrics, rightsizing recommendations, and upsizing EBS volumes.
5.
Elasticity
Elasticity
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Take a closer look at optimizing AWS costs through scaling, serverless, and strategic architecture design.
6.
Pick the Right Pricing Model
Pick the Right Pricing Model
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
See how it works to optimize AWS costs through pricing models and strategic purchase options.
7.
Measure, Monitor, Improve
Measure, Monitor, Improve
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Practice using AWS features for effective cost tracking and management.
8.
More Ways to Save
More Ways to Save
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Sharpen your skills in AWS cost-saving strategies, best practices, and resource optimization.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Your organization weighed the options, ran the numbers, took a deep breath, and migrated to the cloud. That’s a perfectly solid strategic move—but your monthly invoices aren’t quite as lean as your original business case predicted. What’s worse, they are actually larger than your prior costs and increasing! This, unfortunately, is not uncommon. However, you can manage your resources with smart cost optimization techniques to shrink those bills.
Optimizing your costs–regardless of the cloud provider–takes some work. In this course, you'll discover methods and tools on AWS to optimize cloud costs, including best practices for efficiency, cost transparency, and automation.
You'll gain a comprehensive grasp of cloud economics, cost considerations, and a practical toolbox for streamlining AWS workloads with reduced manual effort. By implementing some strategies in this course, you will significantly reduce the chances of ever getting that surprise AWS invoice again!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott Pletcher
With 30 years in corporate IT, I want to give back, share and help others reach their learning objectives. I am also deeply committed to informing and promoting safe, ethical and humane technology adoption that can mutually benefit and support us all.
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