A growing online retailer needs predictable compute power for the next year. The engineering team wants to lock in discounted pricing in exchange for agreeing to a specific usage term. Which billing arrangement should they adopt to achieve this goal?
Lease isolated hardware for an exclusive environment
Use a standard hourly plan with a uniform rate and no contract
Make a usage commitment for a time frame and receive rate reductions
Adopt ephemeral capacity that changes pricing with supply and demand
The best option is to commit to a defined usage period in return for lower hourly rates or upfront discounts. This model is effective for stable workloads that do not change significantly. Alternatives that rely on on-demand or ephemeral options typically cost more if usage is constant because they do not apply rate reductions for longer commitments. An arrangement that involves dedicated hardware is more about isolation or specialized compliance rather than reducing ongoing expenses for predictable usage.
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