Aws Finops FAQs

Question 1

What kind of waste does the FinOps audit detect?

Accepted Answer

The automated FinOps audit can identify common sources of cloud waste, such as stopped EC2 instances, unattached EBS volumes, and unassociated Elastic IPs, allowing you to optimize resource utilization.

Question 2

What kind of cost analysis can I perform?

Accepted Answer

You can perform detailed cost analysis using the Cost Explorer API, slice and dice data by tags, time ranges, and service groupings. Example: cost per service, cost per tag, trends over time.

Question 3

How does AWS FinOps ensure my AWS credentials are secure?

Accepted Answer

Your AWS credentials never leave your machine. The server runs locally and uses your existing AWS CLI configuration to make API calls directly to AWS. This ensures secure operation and protects sensitive data.

Question 4

What is AWS FinOps MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a tool that connects AWS FinOps capabilities to an AI assistant using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This allows you to analyze cloud costs, audit waste, and gain budget insights using natural language.

Question 5

What AI clients is this tool compatible with?

Accepted Answer

The tool works with any AI client that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Claude for Desktop is explicitly mentioned as an example.

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