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Overview

This course is for individuals who seek an understanding of how to manage, optimize and predict costs as you run workloads on AWS. You learn how to implement architectural best practices, explore cost optimization strategies, and design patterns to help you architect cost-efficient solutions on AWS.

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What You'll Learn

In this course, you will learn 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.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for:

  • Solutions architects
  • Developers
  • Cost-optimization leads
  • System administrators
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Prerequisites

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

  • Architecting on AWS classroom training

Learning Journey

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Day 1

Module 0: Couse Overview

  • Course introduction

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Financial Management

  •  Introduction to Cloud Financial Management
  •  Four pillars of Cloud Financial Management 

Module 2: Resource Tagging

  • Tagging resources
  • Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Control Resource Consumption Using Tagging and AWS Config

Module 3: Pricing and Cost

  • Fundamentals of pricing
  • AWS Free Tier
  • Volume discounts
  • Savings plans and Reserved Instances
  • Demonstration: AWS Pricing Calculator

Module 4: AWS Billing, Reporting and Monitoring

  • Understanding AWS invoices
  • Reporting and planning
  • Cost Explorer
  • AWS Budgets
  • Demonstration: AWS Billing Console
  • Demonstration: AWS Cost Explorer
  • Demonstration: Trusted Advisor
  • Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Deploy Ephemeral Environments Using Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling

Day 2

Module 5: Architecting for Cost: Compute

  • Evolution of compute efficiency
  • Amazon EC2 right-sizing
  • Purchasing options
  • Architect for Amazon EC2 Spot Instance
  • Impact of software licensing
  • Demonstration: Compute Optimizer
  • Demonstration: Spot Instance Advisor
  • Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Right Size Amazon EC2 Instances Using Amazon CloudWatch Metrics

Module 6: Architecting for Cost: Networking

  • Data transfer costs
  • Understand data costs for different services
  • How to triage network costs
  • Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Reduce Data Transfer Costs Using Amazon CloudFront and Endpoints

Day 3

Module 7: Architecting for Cost: Storage

  • Amazon EBS cost, pricing and best practices
  • Amazon S3 cost, pricing and best practices
  • Amazon EFS cost, pricing and best practices
  • Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Reduce Storage Costs Using Amazon S3 Lifecycle Management

Module 8: Architecting for Cost: Databases

  • Amazon RDS cost, pricing and best practices
  • Amazon Aurora cost, pricing and best practices
  • Amazon DynamoDB cost, pricing and best practices
  • Amazon ElastiCache cost, pricing and best practices
  • Amazon Redshift cost, pricing and best practices

Module 9: Cost Governance

  • Setting up AWS Organizations
  • AWS Systems Manager
  • Hands-On Lab: Cost optimization: Reduce Compute Costs Using AWS Instance Scheduler

Module 10: Course Summary

  • Course review

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get AWS certified?

    AWS certifications validate your expertise in cloud computing and your proficiency in using AWS services.

    These certifications are globally recognized and highly sought after by employers, as they demonstrate your ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud solutions on the AWS platform.

    AWS-certified professionals are in high demand, opening doors to new career opportunities and higher earning potential.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    AWS offers a variety of certification exams at different levels (Foundational, Associate, Professional, and Specialty) covering various domains and services.

    The exams typically consist of multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, and some may include scenario-based questions that assess your ability to apply your knowledge in real-world situations.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by AWS from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is AWS certification valid for?

    AWS certifications are valid for three years from the date of passing the exam.

    To maintain your certification, you will need to recertify by passing the latest version of the exam or completing the AWS Cloud Quest game-based training (if option is applicable).

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by AWS from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • Why take this course with Trainocate?

    Here’s what sets us apart:

    - Global Reach, Localized Accessibility: Benefit from our geographically diverse training hubs in 16 countries (and counting!).

    - Top-Rated Instructors: Our team of subject matter experts (with high average CSAT and MTM scores) are passionate to help you accelerate your digital transformation.

    - Customized Training Solutions: Choose from on-site, virtual classrooms, or self-paced learning to fit your organization and individual needs.

    - Experiential Learning: Dive into interactive training with our curated lesson plans. Participate in hands-on labs, solve real-world challenges, and take on comprehensive assessments.

    - Learn From The Best: With 30+ authorized training partnerships and countless awards from Microsoft, AWS, Google – you're guaranteed learning from the industry's elite.

    - Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

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