The AWS Marketplace Single Pane of Glass (SPG) dashboard enables customers, including independent software vendors (ISVs) and consulting partners (CPs), to gain comprehensive insights into their AWS Marketplace activities. This dashboard consolidates third-party software subscriptions and provides analytics on AWS Marketplace spending and usage across various organizational units.
To successfully deploy the SPG dashboard, certain prerequisites must be fulfilled. Customers need to implement at least one foundational Cloud Intelligence Dashboard, such as the Cost and Usage Dashboard Operations Solution (CUDOS), Cost Intelligence Dashboard (CID), or KPI Dashboard. Additionally, configuring essential data collection modules is crucial for effective data aggregation.
Prerequisites for Deployment
- Access permissions in management and payer accounts.
- Permissions for the data collection account via the AWS Management Console and AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI).
- Refer to the cid-admin-policies for specific IAM permissions required.
- Set up one of the foundational dashboards (CUDOS, CID, or KPI Dashboard) using the provided deployment guidance.
Deployment Steps
To deploy the SPG dashboard, follow these steps:
- Access the Quick create stack screen and select yes for both the Include Marketplace Licensing Collection and Include Marketplace Data Collection Module options.
- Ensure correct configuration to avoid empty or incomplete dashboards.
- Utilize the CloudFormation console for deploying the dashboard.
Expected Outcomes
After following the deployment instructions, users can expect a fully functional SPG dashboard that provides valuable insights into AWS Marketplace metrics and cost optimization opportunities. The dashboard aims to facilitate independent deployment without extensive technical support.
Removing the SPG Dashboard
To remove the SPG dashboard and its associated resources, delete the CloudFormation stacks in the reverse order of deployment. It is important to note that this action will not affect the underlying AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR 2.0) data or existing AWS Marketplace subscriptions.
This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for deploying the SPG dashboard, ensuring that users can effectively monitor their AWS Marketplace investments.
