# Hands-on Labs & Final Challenge

#### **Scenario:**

SecureCart’s storage team must **implement an end-to-end cost-optimized AWS storage solution**.

#### **Final Study Group Challenges:**

✅ **Scenario 1:** Select the Most Cost-Effective AWS Storage Service for a Given Workload\
✅ **Scenario 2:** Configure Auto-Scaling & Lifecycle Management for S3 & EBS\
✅ **Scenario 3:** Implement an S3 Glacier Policy for Cost-Effective Long-Term Storage\
✅ **Scenario 4:** Optimize Hybrid Cloud Storage Using AWS Storage Gateway\
✅ **Scenario 5:** Automate Storage Cost Analysis Using AWS Cost Explorer

🔹 **Outcome:** Learners **demonstrate expertise in optimizing AWS storage costs**.

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### **📚 Recommended Study Resources**

✅ **AWS Well-Architected Framework – Cost Optimization Pillar**\
✅ **AWS Storage Services & Cost Management Best Practices**\
✅ **AWS Cost Explorer & AWS Budgets for Tracking Costs**\
✅ **Amazon S3 Lifecycle Policies & Glacier for Long-Term Storage**\
✅ **AWS DataSync & AWS Snowball for Hybrid Storage Optimization**


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