How to quickly get started with WhaTap monitoring on the AWS Marketplace
Sam ShinMarketing Specialist 
Many IT teams in enterprises often feel uncomfortable when introducing software programs due to the complexity of purchasing, installation, and configuration. In particular, the burden of high initial costs is one of the major concerns. This is also true when enterprise customers adopt IT monitoring services such as WhaTap.
WhaTap provides on-site support and training to minimize the difficulties that customers may feel when introducing services, and makes information related to costs transparent Explicit on the homepageBy doing so, we are helping to use it rationally and easily. However, it is also true that not a few customers still feel that the implementation process is complicated. For these customers, there is a way to make WhaTap even easier. This is a purchase through the AWS Marketplace.
Introducing WhaTap using the AWS Marketplace
The AWS Marketplace is a platform where various cloud-based software is registered, and you can easily adopt the services you want with just a few clicks. This reduces the hassle caused by traditional individual purchasing methods, and is convenient because necessary services can be purchased in an integrated manner just like online shopping. Adopting services through the AWS Marketplace has the following advantages:
- Easy deployment and management - The AWS Marketplace can handle the installation, subscription, and billing of SaaS services and AMI-based solutions all at once in the AWS console, so you can quickly adopt services without complicated processes. Also, since it's seamlessly integrated with the AWS infrastructure, you can try out the WhaTap service within a short time.
- Take advantage of free trials and promotions - The AWS Marketplace offers a free trial feature that allows you to try out WhaTap without any initial costs. Customers using startup support programs such as AWS Activate Credit can further reduce service costs.
- Simplify cost management with consolidated billing - When services are introduced through the AWS Marketplace, usage fees are integrated into the AWS billing system. This helps IT operations and finance teams easily manage and track costs by including usage costs in the AWS monthly bill.
If you're already familiar with the AWS Marketplace, you can adopt WhaTap in a similar way to introducing other services. The introduction of WhaTap through the AWS Marketplace follows the following sequence:
- Solution search - Search for 'WhaTap' on the AWS Marketplace To go directly to WhaTap's product page Next linkPlease click
- Check product details - Check the product page for key information such as service descriptions, pricing structure, regional support, and resource requirements.
- Purchase options confirmedClick the In-View purchase options button to view the options available for purchase. For SaaS-based services, the Subscribe button is immediately activated. For AMI-based services, you might need to choose the right EC2 instance type. In this step, we review pricing and subscription terms, and if necessary, ensure they are in line with the company's IT policies.
- Service subscription - After reviewing the purchase options, click the Subscribe button. On the subscription screen, read and agree to the Terms and Conditions, confirm the payment information, and finally approve the subscription.
Company A, an online game developer that introduced WhaTap through the AWS Marketplace
Company A, a midsize online game developer in Korea, introduced WhaTap through the AWS Marketplace last year. I first came across WhaTap through another channel and left an inquiry about using WhaTap's APM. The company had already calculated the fee level required by the company through the website.
During the implementation process, Company A learned from the person in charge of WhaTap that adoption is also possible through the AWS Marketplace, and decided to use this platform based on the experience of introducing other IT services in the AWS Marketplace in the past. This decision was made due to the fact that service costs can be managed in an integrated manner on a single invoice and the advantage of resource savings.
Easily adopt WhaTap on the AWS Marketplace
Monitoring services in real time in complex IT environments has become a major challenge for enterprises. However, when reviewing various monitoring services, many people in charge often find it complicated in the process from purchase to installation and configuration.
You can simplify this process by using the AWS Marketplace. Not only can you manage costs by integrating with other services you've already purchased through the AWS Marketplace, you can also drastically reduce the resources required for adoption, and use Credit to reduce costs as needed. We recommend implementing WhaTap with just a few clicks through the AWS Marketplace to monitor services in real time and ultimately run a stable business.
