Getting Started

Welcome to SkySaver

SkySaver is your comprehensive AWS cost optimization platform. This guide will help you get up and running with the platform, from initial registration through your first cost-saving automation.

What You’ll Learn

This section covers everything you need to start using SkySaver:

  1. Registration - Subscribe through the AWS Marketplace and create your SkySaver account
  2. First Login - Log in to the portal and explore the dashboard
  3. Quick Start Guide - Set up your first schedule or automation

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • An AWS account with administrator access (for deploying the IAM role)
  • A valid email address for account registration
  • Access to the AWS Marketplace

Platform Overview

SkySaver provides several key features to help you optimize your AWS costs:

FeatureDescription
DashboardOverview of costs, savings opportunities, and recent activity
Cost ExplorerDetailed cost analysis with filters and visualizations
Resource SchedulingAutomated start/stop for EC2, RDS, Lambda, and ASG
AutomationsBackground optimizations like S3 tiering and cleanup tasks
Tenant ManagementMulti-account management with RBAC

Typical Workflow

graph LR
    A[Register] --> B[Login]
    B --> C[Connect AWS Account]
    C --> D[Configure Project]
    D --> E[Create Schedules]
    D --> F[Enable Automations]
    E --> G[Tag Resources]
    F --> H[Monitor Reports]
  1. Register via AWS Marketplace and create your project
  2. Login to the SkySaver portal with your credentials
  3. Connect your AWS account(s) using our CloudFormation template
  4. Configure your project defaults (regions, tags, services)
  5. Create schedules for resources you want to manage
  6. Enable automations for continuous optimization
  7. Tag your AWS resources to associate them with schedules
  8. Monitor results through reports and the dashboard

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Begin with Registration to create your SkySaver account.