Understanding AWS Pricing Reports in Cloudshot: A Step-by-Step Guide

Manage AWS Pricing Reports Seamlessly with Cloudshot

A pricing report, in the context of cloud services like AWS (Amazon Web Services), is a detailed breakdown and analysis of the costs associated with using various cloud resources and services. 

• Watch our step-by-step guide for understanding Pricing Report: 

Steps:

1. Go to the 'Cloudshot' menu.
2. Click on 'AWS Pricing Report'.
3. The following screen will appear.

Here's an explanation of how the pricing report works:

1. Time Period Selection:
   
   • Users can select the time period for the report using the dropdown menu (currently set to 'This Month').
2. Visualization Components:
   a. AWS Pricing Pie Chart:
   
   • Shows the distribution of costs across various AWS services.
   • Each color represents a different AWS service (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.).
   b. AWS Pricing Graph:
   
   • Displays cost trends over time.
   • The x-axis shows dates, and the y-axis shows price in dollars.
   c. AWS Pricing Table:
   
   • Lists daily costs for the selected period.
   • Shows dates and corresponding costs.
   • The total cost is displayed at the top (currently $0.00 for the shown period).
3. Service Cost Alert:
   
• Allows setting up alerts for cost increases.
• Users can set an alert percentage threshold (currently set to 10%).
• Option to send email notifications.
• The 'Show' button displays services that have crossed the threshold.
• A table below shows:
  
• Service Name
• Previous cost
• Current cost
• Percentage increase.
4. Detailed Service Breakdown:
   The pie chart legend lists all AWS services being tracked, allowing for a comprehensive view of cost distribution.
5. Interactive Elements:
   The 'Search' button suggests that users can search for specific data or filter the report.
6. Real-time or Near-real-time Updates:
   The report updates regularly to reflect the most current billing information.

This pricing report provides a comprehensive overview of AWS service usage costs, allowing users to monitor expenses, identify cost trends, and set up alerts for unexpected increases. It combines visual representations with detailed data to facilitate easy understanding and analysis of AWS spending patterns.

To get the most out of your AWS pricing report, regularly check your cost trends and set up alerts for cost increases to avoid unexpected bills.

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