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Chapter 6 · Cost and Performance Optimization·v2.0.0·Updated 6/5/2026·~8 min

What's changed: Deepened SOA-C02 Chapter 6 to Associate depth (tables, scenarios, FAQ, traps; localized figures)

6.3In-scope services for cost/performance optimization and integration

Key points

A roundup of in-scope SOA-C03 services for cost/performance optimization and integration—cost management, right-sizing, and messaging.

6.3.1In-scope services for cost/performance optimization and integration

For cost and performance optimization, focus on cost visibility/optimization and loosely coupled integration. Cost management: AWS Cost Explorer (visualize/analyze spend), AWS Cost and Usage Report (detailed line items), and Savings Plans (1–3 year commitments for discounts). Optimization recommendations: AWS Compute Optimizer (right-sizing from usage) and AWS Trusted Advisor (best-practice checks across cost/security/reliability). Application integration (loose coupling): Amazon Simple Notification Service (notifications), Amazon Simple Queue Service (queues), and Amazon Simple Email Service (email).

Diagram grouping cost management (Cost Explorer/Cost and Usage Report/Savings Plans), optimization recommendations (Compute Optimizer/Trusted Advisor), and application integration (SNS/SQS/SES).
Cost optimization/integration services

6.3.2Section summary

  • Cost: Cost Explorer, Cost and Usage Report, Savings Plans, Compute Optimizer, Trusted Advisor
  • Integration: SNS (notifications), SQS (queues), SES (email)

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Q1. Which discounts compute pricing in exchange for a 1–3 year usage commitment?

Q2. Which recommends right-sizing of over-provisioned resources from usage analysis?

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