AWS cost-management documentation change
Summary
Added new section 'Understanding custom period budgets' with best practices for budget configuration
Security assessment
Changes focus on budget management guidance without addressing security controls, vulnerabilities, or security features.
Diff
diff --git a/cost-management/latest/userguide/budgets-best-practices.md b/cost-management/latest/userguide/budgets-best-practices.md index fda3ef0a7..1cf47051d 100644 --- a//cost-management/latest/userguide/budgets-best-practices.md +++ b//cost-management/latest/userguide/budgets-best-practices.md @@ -5 +5 @@ -Controlling access to AWS BudgetsUnderstanding budget actionsSetting budgetsUsing the advanced options when setting cost budgetsUnderstanding the AWS Budgets update frequencySetting budget alertsSetting budget alerts using Amazon SNS topicsTagging budgetsReviewing budgets when organizational structure changes +Controlling access to AWS BudgetsUnderstanding budget actionsSetting budgetsUnderstanding custom period budgetsUsing the advanced options when setting cost budgetsUnderstanding the AWS Budgets update frequencySetting budget alertsSetting budget alerts using Amazon SNS topicsTagging budgetsReviewing budgets when organizational structure changes @@ -18,0 +19,2 @@ Note the following best practices when you're working with budgets. + * Understanding custom period budgets + @@ -72,0 +75,19 @@ With AWS Budgets, you can set budgets on a recurring basis or for a specific tim +## Understanding custom period budgets + +To get the most benefit from your custom period budget and more effectively manage your budgets, consider the following: + + * **Set an appropriate budget time frame.** Choose a start and end date that aligns with your budgeting cycle. The end date must be within three years of the start date. + + * **Understand your budget calculations.** Budget tracking uses the full date range, from start to end. For amount calculations, only the date (00:00 UTC) is used. The start date is included, but the end date is excluded from calculations. + + * **Optimize your forecast alerts.** You can set forecasts up to 3 years in the future. Forecasting begins when the current date is within 12 months of the end date. Alert triggers are restricted to this 12-month time frame. + + * **Maintain active monitoring.** Custom period budgets don't auto-renew and expire on the end date. Regularly review your budgets and extend end dates as needed to ensure continuous monitoring. + + * **Consider your billing cycle.** Align your custom period budget with your billing cycle for more accurate tracking. + + * **Use with other budget types.** Combine custom period budgets with monthly, quarterly, or annual budgets for comprehensive financial monitoring. + + + +