Sagemaker has pushed us over budget.

Question

We are exploring AWS with a view to developing an App. The coders needed to get to grips with what AWS can do. I dont have developer knowledge I'm corporate and Legal, we opened a basic account and the exploring budget limited at $400/month, however when Sagemaker was promoted by AWS we linked up because it sounded like it could speed up comprehension for the team. Billing now has doubled and tripled because of Sagemaker,  and we arent running anything. What can be done to get us back into low billed exploring of AWS?

re:Post Agent · Answer

I understand your concern about unexpected SageMaker charges pushing you over budget while exploring AWS services. This is a common issue, especially for those new to AWS and SageMaker. Here are some steps you can take to address the situation and get back to low-cost exploration:

1. Identify the source of charges: Use AWS Cost Explorer to pinpoint which SageMaker resources are causing the high costs. Filter by SageMaker service and group by Usage Type to see a breakdown of charges.

2. Stop or delete unused resources: Ensure all SageMaker resources are properly shut down when not in use. This includes:
   - Stopping or deleting notebook instances
   - Terminating any running Studio instances or apps
   - Deleting inference endpoints
   - Stopping any ongoing training jobs or experiments

3. Check for hidden resources: Sometimes, resources like SageMaker Canvas workspaces can continue running in the background even when you think they're stopped. These may not be visible in the EC2 console.

4. Review and adjust your SageMaker setup: Ensure you're using the most cost-effective instance types for your needs and only running resources when necessary.

5. Set up billing alerts: Configure AWS Budgets to alert you before you exceed your desired spending limit.

6. Understand the Free Tier limitations: Be aware that SageMaker's free tier is limited to a certain number of hours for only two months, not 12 months like some other AWS services.

7. Contact AWS Support: If you're still seeing unexpected charges after taking these steps, reach out to AWS Billing and Account Support. They can provide a detailed breakdown of your charges and help identify any lingering resources.

For future exploration, consider using AWS SageMaker Studio Lab, which offers a free, no-credit-card-required environment for learning and experimenting with machine learning.

Remember to always monitor your usage closely and shut down resources promptly after use to avoid unexpected charges.  
**Sources**  
[AWS Sagemaker Charging when it is not is usage | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUZ-dAxXOCQS-RieJn5kw0Vw/aws-sagemaker-charging-when-it-is-not-is-usage)  
[How to find out what is driving high Sagemaker costs | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUFQ6FtUy2RV-YADnqaj60hA/how-to-find-out-what-is-driving-high-sagemaker-costs)  
[Being charged for unused SageMaker: What beyond Instances and Domain can I shut down in SageMaker? | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUgiBiPI6ARWasijuNHRbfSg/being-charged-for-unused-sagemaker-what-beyond-instances-and-domain-can-i-shut-down-in-sagemaker)  
[Amazon SageMaker Free Tier | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUOV_-aePjQRiqCgIuzhgGTA/amazon-sagemaker-free-tier)

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