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Article #3: Identifying most expensive resources
Article #3: Identifying most expensive resources
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Written by Cyril
Updated over 8 months ago

The Challenge: Finding the most expensive s3

In this third round, we tackle the task of finding the most expensive s3 of multiple cloud accounts on AWS.

AWS Method:

  1. Open Cost Explorer

  2. Group by Resource

  3. Get an error

  4. Why don't they provide a link for this? Ok let's search for this.

  5. Type Cost Management Preferences in the search bar ... It doesn't appear.

  6. Ok, let's type look for it on the page directly. Ok - click on Cost Management Preferes on the left hand side.

  7. Click on Tab Cost Explorer

  8. Click on "Resource Level data at daily granularity"

  9. You have to select which services .... Ok so let's do s3

  10. What it incurs some costs but they don't tell you how much 😠?

  11. Open AWS pricing calculator as they suggested.

  12. I don't understand, is it 2290 Daily or Monthly usage records?

  13. Wait, they need 48 hours?

  14. Come back 48 hours later on cost explorer

  15. Group by resources.

  16. Filter S3

  17. Review this awful table and finally identify the most expensive S3

  18. Realize that granular data at resource level is only for 14 days.. so it means you will never be able to have the most expensive S3 for one month.

Tailwarden Method:

And now for the Tailwarden approach... Less than 10 seconds to complete the entire task! Check out the video here for a real-time demonstration of how swiftly and efficiently Tailwarden handles what can be a tedious process in AWS.

Conclusion

In the DevOps arena, where time is of the essence, Tailwarden not only simplifies the process but slashes the time it takes to perform essential tasks. Round 3, again, clearly goes to Tailwarden, showcasing our platform’s ability to turn prolonged chores into quick, effortless victories. Stay tuned for more rounds where Tailwarden continues to outpace AWS, providing not just solutions but supercharged shortcuts to common DevOps hurdles.

Ready for Round 4? With Tailwarden, you’re always one step ahead.

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