Dashboard Widgets
Dashboard Widgets
The SkySaver Dashboard includes several cost-related widgets that provide at-a-glance insights into your AWS spending.
Cost Overview Widget
The primary cost widget showing total spending:
Components
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Spend | Current period’s total cost |
| Period Selector | Switch between MTD, Last Month, etc. |
Spending Breakdown Widget
Visualizes cost distribution across dimensions:
Breakdown Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| By Service | EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc. |
| By Account | Per-AWS-account spending |
| By Region | Geographic distribution |
Chart Types
- Pie Chart - Proportional breakdown
- Bar Chart - Comparative view
- Stacked Chart - Trends over time
Interactivity
- Hover - View exact amounts
- Click - Drill down into detail
- Legend - Toggle categories
Savings Opportunities Widget
Highlights potential cost reductions:
Opportunity Types
| Type | Description | Typical Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Rightsizing | Oversized instances (via AWS Cost Optimization Hub) | 10-30% |
| Unattached ENIs | Network interfaces without instances (via ENI Finder) | Variable |
Reading Recommendations
Each opportunity shows:
- Resource identifier
- Current configuration
- Recommended action
- Estimated impact
Recent Activity Widget
Shows recent automation and scheduling activity:
Activity Types
- Schedule executions (starts/stops)
- Automation runs
- Configuration changes
- Cost alerts triggered
Customizing Widgets
Widget Visibility
Some widgets appear only when:
- Relevant data is available
- Features are enabled
- Permissions allow
Date Range
Widget data updates based on:
- Dashboard date range selector
- Auto-refresh interval
Widget Refresh
Widgets refresh automatically. Manual refresh:
- Click refresh icon on individual widget
- Refresh entire page
- Data updates nightly from AWS
Common Widget Issues
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No data | Cost Explorer not enabled | Enable in AWS Billing Console |
| Stale data | Delay in AWS data | Data updates overnight |
| Missing widgets | Feature not configured | Check account setup |
Related Topics
- Cost Explorer - Detailed cost analysis
- Dashboard - Full dashboard overview
- Query Builder - Custom queries