Understanding AWS Cost Explorer: How Sierra-Cedar Tracks Cloud Spending Easily
At Sierra-Cedar , cloud solutions are at the heart of what we do. Whether we’re helping clients modernize their IT infrastructure or manage cloud-based applications, cost control is always a top priority. That’s where AWS Cost Explorer comes in—a powerful, yet easy-to-use tool that helps us (and our clients) understand and manage cloud costs better. What is AWS Cost Explorer? AWS Cost Explorer is a free tool provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that helps users visualize, understand, and manage their AWS cloud spending. It gives you detailed insights into where your money is going—across services, accounts, and time periods. Think of it like your monthly electricity bill, but for the cloud. It tells you how much you’re spending, when, and on what. Why Sierra-Cedar Uses AWS Cost Explorer At Sierra-Cedar, our cloud consultants and engineers rely on AWS Cost Explorer to: Track costs in real time Break down spending by service or account ...