Overview
Learn essential strategies for optimizing Google Compute Engine costs in this 51-minute technical session. Discover how to select appropriate VM families, implement auto-scalable instance groups, and maximize savings through Committed Usage and Sustained Usage Discounts. Master cost reporting tools, budget alert configuration, and leverage Technical Account Management (TAM) services included with Premium Support subscriptions. Perfect for cloud administrators and finance teams seeking to reduce cloud infrastructure expenses, no technical prerequisites required. Explore comprehensive topics including cost-efficient architecture planning, discount optimization techniques, and practical cost management tools through detailed segments covering introduction, cost optimization fundamentals, architecture planning, discount strategies, reporting tools, TAM services, and an interactive Q&A session.
Syllabus
Introduction
Why Compute Engine cost optimization?
Planning and architecting for cost efficiency
Optimizing discounts
Cost reporting tools and techniques
Using Google Cloud Technical Account Management TAM services and support
Q&A
Taught by
Google Cloud Events