AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Cost Optimization in Amazon Web Services

The video tutorial focuses on AWS cost optimization, emphasizing the importance of paying only for the resources consumed. It discusses adopting a consumption model, reducing data center operations, and using cost-effective resources. The tutorial also highlights the need for expenditure awareness and continuous optimization over time to achieve cost efficiency in AWS deployments.

What is the primary goal of AWS cost optimization?

• To maximize resource usage

• To ensure AWS deployments are cost-effective, reliable, and secure

• To increase the number of AWS services used

• To minimize the number of AWS accounts

What does adopting a consumption model in AWS imply?

• Paying only for the resources consumed

• Running servers 24/7 regardless of need

• Deploying all available AWS services

• Using resources continuously without monitoring

How can businesses ensure they are getting value from their AWS systems?

• By using the most expensive AWS services

• By reducing the number of AWS accounts

• By monitoring business output and associated costs

• By continuously adding more resources

What is a key benefit of using AWS over traditional data centers?

• Increased need for physical servers

• Higher initial setup costs

• More complex infrastructure management

• Reduced need for data center operations

Why is it important to analyze and attribute AWS expenditures?

• To increase overall spending

• To increase the number of departments using AWS

• To justify costs and ensure they align with business value

• To reduce the number of AWS services used

What is a potential advantage of using more powerful AWS instances?

• They are always more expensive

• They require more management effort

• They are less reliable

• They complete tasks faster, potentially reducing costs

What is essential for achieving cost optimization over time in AWS?

• Increasing the number of AWS accounts

• Using the same resources indefinitely

• Continuously evaluating and optimizing resource usage

• Avoiding the use of managed services