Phase 15 · Interview Preparation

Architecture & Design

Cost Optimization Scenarios

Part of the Cloud Computing Roadmap.

Summary

'Our cloud bill doubled, how would you investigate?' — testing Phase 4 and Phase 12's cost optimization and monitoring knowledge applied to a diagnostic scenario.

How to Learn This

  • 1Practice a structured approach: identify the biggest cost drivers first, then investigate each.
  • 2Prepare to discuss right-sizing, reserved pricing, and storage tiering as concrete levers.
  • 3Practice presenting a cost optimization recommendation with an estimated savings figure.

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