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COST 8. How do you plan for data transfer charges?

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COST 8. How do you plan for data transfer charges? - AWS Well-Architected Framework

Verify that you plan and monitor data transfer charges so that you can make architectural decisions to minimize costs. A small yet effective architectural change can drastically reduce your operational costs over time.

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