Building a cost model
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In this lesson
build a line-by-line cost model from assumptions.
Planned topics
- Break down by component: compute, database, storage, network and data transfer, edge, observability, security, support, third-party SaaS.
- Include the often-forgotten items: data transfer, NAT, logging and metrics volume, backups, non-prod environments, support plans.
- Model normal and peak months separately.
- Add a contingency and show low, expected, and high estimates.
- Keep the model traceable: each line links to a driver and a price.
Draft outline details
Demonstration
a spreadsheet outline: component, driver, unit price, quantity, monthly low/expected/high, notes.
Check your understanding
Name two commonly forgotten cost items.
Show answer
Data transfer and logging; also non-prod environments and backups.
Practice
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