View-Billing — AWS CLI
What permissions are needed to view billing information with the AWS CLI?
To view billing information, your AWS IAM user or role needs permissions to access AWS Cost Explorer and the necessary billing data. You can assign the required permissions using IAM policies.
Is it possible to filter billing data to view costs for specific services or resources?
Yes, you can filter billing data to view costs for specific services or resources. Use the –filter option in the AWS CLI command and specify filter criteria based on service names, resource IDs, usage types, etc.
What is “blended cost” in AWS billing?
“Blended Cost” is a metric in AWS billing that represents the average cost per hour across all usage, combining both reserved and on-demand instance pricing. It provides an overall view of your AWS spending, considering both types of instance pricing.
Is it possible to customize the output format of billing data obtained via the AWS CLI?
Yes, you can customize the output format of billing data obtained via the AWS CLI. Use the –output option to specify the output format, such as json, text, or table.
How to View Billing Details with AWS CLI: A Step-by-Step Guide
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