
Automate Amazon AppStream 2.0 fleet scheduling using AWS Lambda and EventBridge to optimize costs by automatically starting and stopping fleets on a defined schedule while monitoring billing with CloudWatch alarms.


<div><p>This article explains how to use AWS serverless services to optimize and control Amazon AppStream 2.0 costs through automation.</p><ul><li>Create CloudWatch billing alarms to alert when AppStream costs exceed thresholds</li><li>Configure SNS email notifications for billing alerts</li><li>Tag AppStream fleets with metadata for automated management</li><li>Use Lambda functions to start/stop fleets based on schedules</li><li>Deploy EventBridge Scheduler with cron expressions for weekday automation</li><li>Example: Start fleet at 9 AM, stop at 6 PM on weekdays</li><li>Requires IAM role with AppStream start/stop permissions</li></ul><p>This solution demonstrates cost optimization by automating AppStream fleet lifecycle management using AWS serverless services, reducing unnecessary resource consumption outside business hours.</p></div>


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