Chapter 12: The Cost Optimization Pillar

• 1. C. The Free Tier provides free access to basic levels of AWS services for a new account’s first year.
• 2. A. The Standard storage class provides the most replicated and quickest-access service and is, therefore, the most expensive option. Storage rates for the Standard-Infrequent and One Zone-Infrequent classes are lower than Standard but are still more expensive than Glacier.
• 3. B. Cost Explorer provides usage and spending data. Organizations lets you combine multiple AWS accounts under a single administration. TCO Calculator lets you compare the costs of running an application on AWS versus locally.
• 4. D. Cost Explorer provides usage and spending data, but without the ability to easily incorporate Redshift and QuickSight that Cost and Usage Reports offers. Trusted Advisor checks your account for best-practice compliance. Budgets allows you to set alerts for problematic usage.
• 5. A, B, D. There is no such thing as a specially hardened...