In my last post, I shared a deep dive into architecting AWS WAF for cost efficiency (using scope-down statements and rule prioritization).
But a Principal Product Manager at AWS reached out with a different perspective-one that solves the biggest headache for Solution Architects and FinOps teams: Predictability.
While technical optimization is crucial, sometimes the business just needs a bill that doesn't fluctuate.
They introduced me to the new CloudFront Flat-Rate Pricing model. If you are managing high-traffic workloads, this is a massive shift.
📦 What’s in the bundle?
Instead of paying for every request and rule, you get a single monthly price that includes:
✅ Amazon CloudFront (Content Delivery)
✅ AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall)
✅ AWS Shield (DDoS Protection)
✅ Bot Control (Common Bot Rules)
✅ Route 53 & CloudWatch Logs
✅ S3 Storage Credits
💡 The Hidden Gem:
It waives the costs for regional data transfer to CloudFront. If you’ve ever looked at your "Data Transfer" line item, you know how huge that saving is.
The takeaway:
My previous post helps you reduce the bill. This new model helps you fix the bill.
The cloud is always evolving. Huge thanks to the AWS team for sharing this resource!
Link to the full breakdown : https://lnkd.in/eAgX5q9n
Huge thanks to Cristian Graziano for pointing this out.
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