A software research lab regularly runs large data modeling tasks with flexible timelines. They can operate if resources are reclaimed by the provider. Which approach is the most effective for them to gain significant usage cost savings?
Configure standard on-demand usage to ensure resource continuity
Use ephemeral leftover capacity from the provider, known as a spot instance approach
Acquire a reserved capacity contract for a predetermined term
Create a single-tenant environment for the modeling tasks
Choosing ephemeral leftover capacity lets a lab minimize rates by using unoccupied provider resources. The provider may reclaim these resources, which this lab can handle. Using on-demand services is more expensive, single-tenant options lead to additional costs due to exclusive hardware, and reserved arrangements are well-suited for predictable usage but generally do not provide short-term savings for a setup that tolerates resource reclamation.
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