### Understanding Resource-Based Pricing in Cloud Services
With the introduction of resource-based pricing, traditional machine type considerations are no longer a factor. Instead, we calculate the total resources utilized across all machines and apply discounts accordingly. This process is completely automated—there’s no need for you to modify your usage; savings will be applied effortlessly.
#### A Practical Example of Scaling with Resource-Based Pricing
Consider a scenario where you start the month with four virtual CPUs (vCPUs). Throughout the month, your usage scales up to eight vCPUs, then to sixteen vCPUs, and finally reaches thirty-two vCPUs. For clarity:
– You maintained four vCPUs continuously over the month (100% utilization), which qualifies for a 30% discount.
– You used an additional four vCPUs for three weeks of the month (approximately 75%), meriting a 20% discount.
– During half of the month, eight vCPUs were active; thus they receive a 10% discount.
– Lastly, because you only ran sixteen vCPUs for one week without meeting eligibility criteria—this portion does not earn any discount.
Visualizing this distribution aids in understanding how discounts accumulate based on actual resource consumption across varying time frames.
#### Enhanced Accessibility to Discounts Across Regions
Resource-based pricing streamlines access to sustained use discounts irrespective of machine types or operational zones within regions. As this new pricing structure rolls out in upcoming months, there will be more opportunities than ever for cost-effective cloud utilization. To find detailed information and stay updated on these changes, make sure to check out our dedicated Resource-Based Pricing page.
Make informed decisions about your cloud infrastructure while enjoying automatic savings tailored specifically to your needs!