Using the Amazon Workspaces Cost Optimizer
Given the current situation, it’s fair to say that most IT departments have experienced a jump in demand for remote workstations, and many are turning to cloud providers. AWS Workspaces is a convenient way to provide digital workspaces to your employees, but how can you be sure that you’re getting the most out of it?
Enter the AWS Workspace Cost Optimizer. This premade CloudFormation stack provided by AWS sets up a lambda function that checks the usage of each workspace on your account, then updates the billing method for that workstation to the most cost-effective plan. The function runs every 24 hours and generates a report detailing the changes made to your billing structure and the monthly usage of your workstations. With this running, you’ll be able to limit overspending on both underused and overused workspaces.