Object storage
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Hardware
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Pay as you go
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Prepaid
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SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe
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$0.10 USD per GiB/month
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$0.60 USD per GiB/month
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HDD
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$0.02 USD per GiB/month
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$0.01 USD per GiB/month
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Virtual machines
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Type
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vCPUs
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RAM
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Storage
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Pay as you go
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Prepaid
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general-1
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2
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1 GiB
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30 GiB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe
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$5.00 USD/month
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$3.00 USD/month
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general-2
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2
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2 GiB
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30 GiB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe
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$12.00 USD/month
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$5.00 USD/month
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general-3
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2
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4 GiB
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30 GiB SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe
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$24.00 USD/month
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$14.00 USD/month
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Cloud Payment Models
There are two ways to pay for cloud resources: Pay-as-you-go and Prepaid. Each model adapts to different needs, offering flexibility or predictable costs depending on the case.
1. Pay-as-you-go – Pay only for what you consume
This model works like paying for basic services such as electricity or water. You pay according to actual consumption.
How is the cost determined?
The cost is calculated based on:
• The capacity of the resource used.
• The usage time.
How does it work?
• The resources you need, such as virtual machines or storage, are created.
• You pay based on the usage time and the capacity of the selected hardware.
• At the end of the billing period (usually monthly), an invoice is generated with the total consumed.
• When a resource is no longer used, it stops generating additional costs.
Practical Example
Imagine you need a virtual machine with 2 CPUs and 4GB of RAM for a short-term project but with high hardware demand. With Pay-as-you-go:
• You create the machine and use it for as long as you need.
• The cost is accumulated only for the time it was created.
• At the end of the month, you receive an invoice with the total resources used.
Benefits of Pay-as-you-go
• Maximum flexibility – Create and delete resources as needed.
• Ideal for variable projects – You only pay for what you actually used.
2. Prepaid Payment – Fixed upfront payment
This model is like renting an office or paying for an internet subscription. A fixed amount is paid in advance, and the resource is guaranteed for a specified period.
How is the cost determined?
The price depends on:
• The capacity of the resource.
• The rental time.
How does it work?
• You pay in advance for a specific resource.
• The resource is reserved and guaranteed for the contracted period.
When contracting the resource, the user can choose:
• Renew automatically (the same amount is charged and the resource remains active).
• Do not renew (the resource is automatically deleted at the end of the period).
Practical Example
If you need a server with 4 CPUs and 8GB of RAM for three months, instead of paying based on usage and worrying about availability or variable costs, you can opt for the Prepaid model:
• You pay once for the three months.
• The server remains active without worrying about monthly bills.
• If you do not renew, the server is automatically deleted at the end of the period.
Benefits of Prepaid Payment
• Guaranteed savings – Generally cheaper than Pay-as-you-go.
• Guaranteed availability – The resource will never be deleted prematurely due to non-payment.
• Total control – Decide whether to renew or let it expire without surprise charges.