# Hands-on Labs & Final Challenge

#### **Scenario:**

SecureCart’s networking team must **implement a cost-optimized AWS network solution** balancing **performance, security, and cost efficiency**.

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

✅ **Scenario 1:** Select the Most Cost-Effective Load Balancer & NAT Strategy\
✅ **Scenario 2:** Optimize Hybrid Network Costs Using Direct Connect & VPN\
✅ **Scenario 3:** Implement a Data Transfer Cost Reduction Plan Using VPC Endpoints\
✅ **Scenario 4:** Deploy an Amazon CloudFront CDN to Reduce Bandwidth Costs\
✅ **Scenario 5:** Use AWS Cost Explorer to Monitor & Optimize Network Costs

🔹 **Outcome:** Learners **demonstrate AWS best practices for designing cost-optimized network architectures**.

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### **📚 Recommended Study Resources**

✅ **AWS Well-Architected Framework – Cost Optimization Pillar**\
✅ **AWS Networking Cost Optimization Best Practices**\
✅ **AWS Cost Explorer & AWS Budgets for Network Cost Management**\
✅ **AWS Direct Connect vs. VPN Cost Comparison**\
✅ **Amazon CloudFront & AWS Global Accelerator for Cost-Effective Routing**


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