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Data-driven approach: Optimizing on-demand cost of AWS Elemental MediaLive

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This article provides a comprehensive guide to optimizing AWS Elemental MediaLive costs using a data-driven approach, focusing on strategic reservation management through AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR) and Amazon QuickSight.

  • Explains two pricing options for MediaLive: On-Demand and Reserved pricing
  • Walks through creating an Athena database and view for analyzing MediaLive usage
  • Details steps to configure QuickSight for visualizing MediaLive spend
  • Recommends creating four key visuals:
    • On-Demand Spend by Account IDs
    • On-Demand Cost by Account ID and Usage Type
    • Reservation Recommendations by Usage Type
    • Recommended Reservations and On-Demand Spend
  • Advises proactively monitoring reservation utilization and adjusting strategy over time

The goal is to help media companies optimize their MediaLive costs by making informed decisions about on-demand and reserved instances.



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