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Looking to see what resources or services are behind your costs in Cost Explorer? This is a common question, and the good news is that Cost Explorer can help you dig deeper to understand what’s driving your expenses.
First, open up your Cost Explorer tool in your cloud management console. Once you’re there, you can customize your view to break down costs by different filters like services, usage types, and linked accounts. This way, you can pinpoint exactly which resources or services are adding to your bill.
To do this, look for the filter options on the page. Choose “Service” from the dropdown menu and select the specific services you’re interested in. You’ll see a detailed report showing how much you’re spending on each one. If you want to get even more detailed, include filters for usage types or specific resource IDs.
Another helpful step is to set your date range to compare recent months or pinpoint spikes in costs. Seeing these patterns can help you identify which resources are responsible during those periods.
Cost Explorer also allows you to export data into a CSV file. This makes it easy to analyze the details in spreadsheets or other tools you prefer.
By using these filtered views and breaking down your costs, you can identify the actual resources or services behind your expenses. This insight can help you optimize your usage, cut unnecessary costs, and better plan your budget for the future.
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