MultiCloud cost visibility with Amazon QuickSight and FOCUS
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AWS has introduced a new solution for multi-cloud cost visibility using Amazon QuickSight and the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS), addressing challenges in tracking costs across different cloud providers.
- Previously, customers struggled to consolidate cost information from multiple cloud providers
- AWS introduced Data Exports for FOCUS 1.0, a new open-source standard for cloud billing data
- The solution enables a unified dashboard for AWS and Azure cloud costs
- Key features include:
- Separate data storage for AWS and Azure
- Athena views for detailed and long-term cost analysis
- Support for multiple dashboard installations in a single AWS account
- Deployment can be done using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform
- Estimated processing cost is under $100 per month for 2GB of daily data
The solution provides a scalable approach to multi-cloud cost management, making it easier for businesses to track and optimize their cloud spending across different providers.
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