How do I set up a simplified or zero-cost AWS Budget ?

Sign in to AWS Management Console

Go to the AWS Management Console and sign in with your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Billing and Cost Management Dashboard

In the AWS Management Console, search for and select Billing and Cost Management.

3. Go to the Budgets Section

In the left-hand navigation pane, select Budgets.

4. Create a Budget

Click on the Create a budget button.

5. Choose Budget Type

Select Cost budget and then click on Next.

6. Configure Budget Details

Name your budget: Give your budget a name that is easy to identify.

Period: Choose the period for your budget (e.g., Monthly).

Start month: Select the month you want the budget to start.

End month: You can leave this as "No end date" to make it an ongoing budget or specify an end date.

7. Set Budget Amount

Fixed: Enter the amount for your budget. For a zero-cost budget, enter 0.

Recurring: If you want a monthly budget, enter the amount you wish to spend each month.

8. Specify Budget Alerts

Alert Thresholds: Set thresholds to receive notifications. For example, you can set it at 80% and 100% of your budget.

Notification Type: Select how you want to receive notifications (e.g., Email).

Email Recipients: Enter the email addresses of the recipients who should receive the budget alerts.

9. Review and Create

Review your budget settings and click on Create budget to finalize. Additional Tips:

Utilize AWS Free Tier: If you are concerned about costs, make sure you are utilizing services within the AWS Free Tier.

Detailed Notifications: You can set up detailed notifications to receive alerts on various thresholds and specific cost types.