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A Detailed Overview of the Cost Intelligence Dashboard | Amazon Web Services Voiced by Amazon Polly As your business grows on AWS, so too does the need for cost and usage visibility and custom cost reporting tailored for your organization. Good Cloud Financial Management (CFM)...

Trust me, you really don't need a third-party tool to understand and visualize #AWS cost.

Try AWS Cost Intelligence Dashboard

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AWS Free Tier (2025): What's Free & For How Long Learn how AWS Free Tier really works, what’s included, how long it lasts, and how to avoid unexpected charges. Perfect for beginners, students, and cost-con

#AWS Free Tier feels like a myth.

But, here's the truth. It has limits, and those limits are often misunderstood.

This guide clears up confusion, so you know exactly what to expect before you get billed.

Content updated for 2025.

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Considering FinOps as my next cert.

What changed in #AWS Free Tier?

Accounts created before July 15 had 3 categories:
-12 Months Free
-Always Free
-Short-term trials

Accounts created on or after July 15 have:
-Free Plan (6 months, up to $200 in credits)
-Paid Plan
-Always Free
-Short-term trials

Cut #AWS bills without sacrificing performance.

+6 yrs of experience as an AWS Cloud Architect, I help businesses design cost-effective, scalable, and secure cloud systems.

I can help with:
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CloudOps
FinOps
DevOps
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Clarity doesn't come from having all the knowledge.

In history, people followed one idea, right or wrong, and still made progress.

Now, unlimited information has left us distracted, overloaded, and stuck.

Seek only the knowledge you can truly digest.

I’ve lived this recently.

15 AWS Native Tools to Master Cost Optimization 15 essential AWS tools to monitor, optimize, and control cloud costs. Ideal for FinOps beginners and small teams seeking cost visibility and governance.

You don’t need third-party tools to master AWS cost optimization.

Companies like Netflix and Airbnb achieve great ROI on cloud cost spending using advanced tools and techniques. But not everyone has access to those.

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These are tools that can help you master AWS cost optimization.

#AWS #FinOps

Lambda was once synonymous with Serverless.

A true pioneer.

Now, anything you don’t have to manage is called serverless.

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Using #AWS Budgets: Alert and Track Like a Pro

1. Alert at 80% if monthly bill > $10K

2. Notify if EC2 hours > $5K/month

3. Track tagged resources (Environment:Dev), alert > $2K

4. Enforce budget: deny ec2:RunInstances via SNS + Lambda if spend > $30K

I help businesses cut AWS cloud costs while maintaining high performance. With 6+ years of hands-on AWS experience, I design secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures.

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Have you tried #AWS Cost Optimization Hub?

It quickly answers key questions like:

-How much can I save by rightsizing resources?
-Which account has the most unused or costly resources?
-What are the top actions I should take right now to reduce costs?

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Third-party tools are great. They visualize and package your data well.

But if you can achieve cost visibility and optimization using native cloud tools, you've leveled up in cloud cost management.

I find it hard to fully trust AWS CloudFormation rollbacks. Always use the DeletionPolicy attribute for critical resources, as it has saved me many times.

Preparing for your next cert?

Simple table aligning #FinOps and #AWS Cost Management Framework, including AWS native tools and services.

Apply FinOps Lifecycle in AWS Using Built-in Tools Learn how to apply the FinOps lifecycle using AWS built-in tools and services. Discover how Inform, Optimize, and Operate phases align with AWS

#FinOps Framework:
Inform → Optimize → Operate → Repeat

#AWS Cloud Financial Management Framework:
See → Save → Plan → Run → Repeat

Learn how to align both using AWS built-in tools and services.
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Cost optimization matters. So do security and speed. But you can’t always chase the lowest cost. Sometimes speed wins. Launch fast, gain users, and learn quickly. Other times, slow down to save. This can be taking a technical debt. But smart trade-offs make the difference.

Similar to your Security or DevOps, you need to build capability through knowledge building, programs, and processes to help you become a cost efficient organization.

To achieve financial success in your cloud business value, you must invest in Cloud Financial Management. There must be a dedicated time and resource to build the capability in this new domain.

What is FinOps and Why It Matters in Cloud Era? FinOps: a framework for teamwork in cloud cost management to optimize spending and maximize business value

Learn why FinOps really matters in Cloud Era.

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Cloud spending has become a hot topic.

75% of organizations report that around 32% of their cloud budget goes to waste. This waste can be controlled and optimized, but the bigger issue is that nearly half struggle with it due to a lack of knowledge, tools, or strategy.

A reminder to myself.

FinOps has huge potential. While you don't have to focus solely on it, prioritizing it alongside your cloud journey can be a game-changer. Treat it like security. An essential layer in everything you build. It will make you 10x stronger in the future.

Sometimes, you may feel left behind or doubt yourself, even after doing great work. This often comes from focusing solely on growth. A simple reset: write down your achievements. Revisit and polish your resume. Reflect on projects where you made a real impact. Regain confidence.

Cloud Sustainability Fundamentals was issued by Greenpixie to Alon Shrestha. Earners of this badge have demonstrated a knowledge of the fundamental concepts behind cloud sustainability. They have learned the inputs into calculating carbon emissions, they understand the value a...

Something more important than learning the latest technology.

Earth is getting hotter, and the cloud plays a significant role. Just completed a course on cloud sustainability ( #GreenOps ) by Greenpixie. SUSTAINABILITY from good-to-have to must-to-have.

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The cloud is amazing until you get the bills.

FinOps is a journey, not a one-time fix.

FinOps is not only about resource optimization. As per the FinOps State of 2025 data, waste reduction still remains the top priority for cost reduction. Governance and policy implementation follow closely, as without them, every optimization effort today will make no sense tomorrow.

Cloud cost optimization should be achieved without hurting performance.