Summary

This chapter started off by discussing the various AWS pricing models and how each of these models varies from service to service. You also learned about the importance of evaluating costs and explored a few tools and services that help customers understand their spending on the cloud, both before and after a migration. You also learned about the importance of right-sizing resources and how you can automate right-sizing recommendations, using AWS Compute Optimizer. Finally, the chapter presented a few key tips and recommendations to keep in mind when right-sizing resources on AWS.

In Chapter 11, Improving Operational Excellence, you will examine the various controls and mechanisms that you can leverage to control costs in your AWS accounts.