Benchmark: Cost Explorer Checks
Thrifty Cost Explorer Benchmark
Thrifty developers actively monitor their cloud usage and cost data. This benchmark highlights service charges that have changed drastically over the last two full months of cost data.
Variables
Variable | Description | Default |
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cost_explorer_service_cost_max_cost_units | The maximum difference in cost units allowed for service costs between the current and previous month. | 10 cost units |
Usage
Install the mod:
mkdir dashboardscd dashboardspowerpipe mod initpowerpipe mod install github.com/turbot/steampipe-mod-aws-thrifty
Start the Powerpipe server:
steampipe service startpowerpipe server
Open http://localhost:9033 in your browser and select Cost Explorer Checks.
Run this benchmark in your terminal:
powerpipe benchmark run aws_thrifty.benchmark.cost_explorer
Snapshot and share results via Turbot Pipes:
powerpipe benchmark run aws_thrifty.benchmark.cost_explorer --share