How to get detailed AWS Usage information

Question

How do I get detailed AWS Usage data from the Idea 11 AWS Usage Portal?

Answer

The Idea 11 AWS Usage Portal provides a number of useful reports, graphs and trends to allow you to analyse your AWS bill. Many of these reports are by service, region, or account. If you require full, in-depth information of all AWS costs within a time period (e.g. one month), the Detailed Cost Descriptions by Service report provides the most in depth breakdown.

To access this report, follow these steps and see the screenshot below:

  1. Log into the Idea 11 AWS Portal and select your account. Select Cost in the menu on the left.
  2. Select AWS Billing
  3. Expand Custom Reporting
  4. Select Common Searches
  5. Scroll to Option 5. Enter your start date (6), end date (7), and click Search (8).