What Are Per Resource Costs?
Per resource costs refer to the expenses associated with individual cloud resources, including both direct costs and those incurred through network traffic. By analyzing data from Active Resources, Resource Reports, and Network Flow Reports, you can gain a detailed understanding of how each resource contributes to your overall cloud spending.- Active Resources
- Resource Reports
- Network Flow Reports
Active Resources provide an overview of all active resources (e.g., and active virtual machine) and their associated costs.
Why Should I Use Them?
- Comprehensive Cost Visibility
- Optimization Opportunities
Combining data from Active Resources, Resource Reports, and Network Flow Reports offers a complete picture of how each resource impacts your total expenses. This visibility helps in identifying major cost drivers and optimizing resource usage.
Per Resource Cost Use Cases
- Cloud Architect
- DevOps Engineer
As a cloud architect, you can use these tools to ensure that your cloud infrastructure is designed efficiently. By analyzing Active Resources and Resource Reports, you identify underutilized or unused resources that could be downsized or terminated to save costs.