TCO Considerations

In this lesson, focusing on GCP resource optimization, we'll look at ways to identify resource costs and how to identify resource utilization levels. We'll also cover preemptible VMs and how to use them to optimize utilization and to save on costs.

You’ll learn what committed use discounts are and how you can benefit from them. And finally, we'll cover TCO considerations and network pricing.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to identify resource costs and utilization with a view to optimizing them
• Understand what preemptible VMs are and how they can be used to manage costs
• Learn about committed use discounts and commitment types
• Learn about TCO considerations and network pricing on GCP

Intended Audience

This lesson is intended for those who wish to learn how to optimize resource utilization on the GCP platform, and for those preparing for GCP certifications.

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this lesson, you should already have some working knowledge of GCP.