Question

Provide an example of setting up AWS Budgets to monitor your Free Tier usage.

Answer 1

Here's how to set up an AWS Budget:

1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console.
2. Navigate to the Billing Dashboard.
3. Click on 'Budgets' in the left navigation pane.
4. Click on 'Create a Budget'.
5. Select 'Cost Budget':
   • Set the budget name: "Free Tier Budget".
   • Specify the period: Monthly.
   • Set the budgeted amount: Enter $0 (or a small amount to cover minor overages).
6. Set Alerts:
   • Set up email notifications: Receive alerts when your usage exceeds 80%, 100%, or 120% of the budget.
7. Review and Create: Review the settings and click "Create Budget".