Welcome to part five in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether
you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your
architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're
demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.

In this episode, Dave and Caroline chat with Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions
Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS
Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex. Unravel the strategies and
best practices for designing cost-optimized architectures on AWS. Covering 20% of the exam's
scored content, this episode zeroes in on maximizing efficiency and reducing costs across
your cloud infrastructure.

Discover the art of balancing performance with cost-effectiveness as we delve into AWS cost
management services, cost-optimized storage and compute solutions, and the nuances of
designing database and network architectures that won't break the bank.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Utilizing AWS cost management service features and tools, including cost allocation tags,
multi-account billing, and the AWS Free Tier.
• Designing cost-optimized storage solutions with AWS services like Amazon FSx, EFS, S3, and
EBS, including data lifecycle policies and backup strategies.
• Rightsizing and optimizing compute resources to meet your workload requirements
efficiently, from instance selection to utilizing serverless and distributed compute
strategies.
• Strategies for cost-optimized database solutions, focusing on caching, data retention,
capacity planning, and replication to enhance performance while managing costs.
• Crafting network architectures that minimize costs associated with data transfer,
leveraging AWS services and features to reduce expenses while maintaining robust
connectivity.

Whether you're fine-tuning existing systems or building from the ground up, we'll provide
you with the tools and insights to make cost-aware decisions without sacrificing
functionality!

Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/

Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler
Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler

Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck
Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/

Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

AWS SAA Exam Guide -
https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Exam-Guide.pdf
Party Rock for Exam Study -
https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy

All Things AWS Training - Links to Self-paced and Instructor Led
https://aws.amazon.com/training/

AWS Skill Builder – Free CPE Course -
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials

AWS Free Workshops - https://workshops.aws/

Running a Minecraft server on Amazon ECS with Spot Pricing:
https://github.com/vatertime/minecraft-spot-pricing

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