Selecting the right cloud provider based on cost and performance
In this section, we stand at the intersection of strategic decision-making (depicted in Figure 6.5), where cloud providers beckon with their offerings. Just as you would carefully choose a route that balances scenic beauty and efficiency, selecting the right cloud provider involves evaluating a blend of cost factors and performance metrics:
Figure 6.4 – Selecting the right cloud provider (a trade-off)
Evaluating cloud providers – cost factors and performance metrics
Choosing the right cloud provider for your workloads can have a significant impact on your cloud costs and performance. However, comparing cloud providers is not a straightforward task as each provider has its own pricing model, service offerings, and performance characteristics. In this section, we will review some of the key considerations when comparing cloud provider pricing models and how to assess performance...
