I'm looking for guidance on optimizing costs associated with AWS Config for a client project. I don't have much experience with this service and I'm unsure how to calculate the current costs. Additionally, I'd appreciate advice on what configurations I should examine for potential cost optimization. Any tips on how to assess my current usage and what to look out for would be really helpful!
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Absolutely, you need to keep an eye on costly resource types like network interfaces. If you're tracking everything, consider switching from continuous to daily recording to cut down costs. Also, contacting AWS support might give you more tailored advice on how to optimize your setup.
To start, check out the AWS Config pricing page to understand the cost structure. It's important to review the resources you're recording because you get charged for each resource per region. If you're recording everything across multiple regions, you might be overspending. Adjust your settings to only track what you need.
Thanks for the link! I'm still trying to figure out how to calculate exactly what I'm spending. Is there a trick to it?
Using AWS Cost Explorer is a game-changer! You can filter by AWS Config to see where your money's going. Pay attention to rule evaluations versus configuration recording because those can be significant cost drivers. Also, try to limit the number of active rules if they're not being utilized. It's easy to forget about resources in regions you don't use.
Got it! I think I'm using a lot of unnecessary rules, I'll definitely check this out.
Thanks for the advice! Changing to daily makes sense since I don't need constant monitoring.