Cloud costs often appear predictable at first glance. However, many IT leaders are surprised when the first invoice arrives. Pricing models in the public cloud are complex, and seemingly minor configuration choices can have major budget implications.
Where the hidden costs hide
- Egress fees: Data moving out of the cloud can rack up massive charges
- Premium defaults: Cloud providers often provision premium storage by default
- Over-provisioning: Allocating excessive resources results in paying for unused resources.
- Unused or idle services: Forgetting to remove temporary instances or services leads to unnecessary expenses
- Locked-in contracts: Committing to 1- or 3-year plans for cost savings reduces flexibility
Private cloud with VCF provides cost clarity
- Full visibility into resource usage and allocations
- No surprises from data transfer fees between internal systems
- Flexible resource provisioning to match resources to workload needs
- Predictable costs with in-house infrastructure
Cost-efficiency in the cloud is not just about lowering your bill — it’s about understanding and controlling what you pay for. VMware Cloud Foundation empowers you with transparency and control.
Want to understand the true cost of your infrastructure? Learn more about VMware Cloud Foundation here
