Reduce AWS Systems Manager costs with these tips
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AWS Systems Manager cost saving tips
Optimize your AWS Systems Manager costs with these tips
Delete Unused Instances
Regularly review and delete any unneeded managed instances with 'ssm delete-managed-instance' command to avoid paying for unused resources.
Schedule Shutdowns
Use maintenance windows to schedule automated shutdowns of instances outside work hours with 'ssm create-maintenance-window-target' to reduce idle compute costs.
Tagging for Visibility
Apply tagging on Systems Manager resources to understand usage patterns, optimize resource allocation and identify cost optimization opportunities.
Service information & pricing
About AWS Systems Manager
- About AWS Systems Manager
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AWS Systems Manager is a comprehensive management solution for resources on AWS and multi-cloud/hybrid environments, offering four feature groups: Operations, Application, Change, and Node Management. It centralizes operational data, resolves application issues, simplifies resource management, and handles security events. Additionally, it enhances visibility, control, compliance, and shortens issue resolution time. It also automates configuration and management of applications and resources.
- AWS Systems Manager pricing
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AWS Systems Manager offers some features for free under the AWS Free Tier. Explorer is free with limits, while OpsCenter charges based on OpsItems created per month and number of API calls. Incident Manager has fees based on active response plans monthly and additional SMS or Voice messages after the first 100. AppConfig charges for each configuration data request. Regular Parameters Store parameters are free, advanced ones cost $0.05 each, plus API interaction costs.