100 Snowflake Cost Optimization Techniques

Overview

Practical methods to save huge on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, by world-class Snowflake expert

Syllabus

• **Introduction to Cost Optimization in Snowflake**
• Overview of Snowflake's pricing model
• Key factors affecting costs
• Importance of cost optimization
• **Warehouse and Compute Optimization**
• Understanding warehouse sizing and scaling
• Auto-suspend and auto-resume strategies
• Cluster tuning and management
• Query performance tuning
• **Storage Optimization**
• Efficient data clustering and partitioning
• Using zero-copy cloning for cost savings
• Managing historical data with time-travel and fail-safe
• Data retention policies
• **Data Transfer Cost Optimization**
• Minimizing data egress charges
• Efficient use of Snowflake Share
• Leveraging materialized views for external data sharing
• **Optimization through Data Architecture**
• Designing cost-effective data models
• Using semi-structured data efficiently
• Incorporating data compression techniques
• **Utilizing Snowflake Features for Cost Savings**
• Applying Resource Monitors and alerts
• Leveraging multi-cluster warehouses
• Optimizing usage with Serverless Features
• **Security Practices to Avoid Cost Pitfalls**
• Implementing best practices for access controls
• Data masking strategies
• **Monitoring and Analytics for Cost Control**
• Using Query Profiler and System Usage views
• Setting up and analyzing cost reports
• **Automating Cost Optimization**
• Leveraging AI-driven insights for cost management
• Implementing scripts and tools for automation
• **Case Studies and Real-World Applications**
• Success stories of cost optimization
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• **Summary and Best Practices**
• Recap of top optimization techniques
• Continual assessment and optimization strategies
• **Hands-On Workshop**
• Guided exercises on implementing cost-saving strategies
• Real-life scenarios and solutions
• **Course Review and Q&A Session**
• Recap of key learnings
• Open floor for questions and further discussion

Subjects

Business