{"id":1711,"date":"2024-11-12T10:43:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T08:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/googlecloud.wiseit.com.ua\/bez-kategoriyi\/ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-gcve\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:17:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T12:17:17","slug":"ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-gcve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/googlecloud.wiseit.com.ua\/en\/novyny-en\/ten-ways-to-reduce-the-cost-of-gcve\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten ways to reduce the cost of Google Cloud Compute Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maciej Strzelczyk, Developer Programs Engineer, Google Cloud Platform
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A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned!<\/h2>\n

Google Cloud Compute Engine<\/strong> offers various ways to reduce costs, from optimizing your infrastructure to leveraging discounts. This post outlines 10 practical Google Cloud<\/a> cost optimization tips to help you save money on Google Compute Engine. Whether you are a small business just starting with the cloud or a large enterprise looking to optimize expenses, this guide has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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1. Review Your Current Cost Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before looking for ways to optimize your Google Compute Engine budget, it helps to have a map\u2014a clear understanding of your current situation and cost structure\u2014so you can make informed decisions on what to do next. The Billing Dashboard<\/a> in the Google Cloud Console is your map. It tells you exactly where your money is going, with every penny tracked down to individual SKU (Stock Keeping Unit<\/em>) entities. You can use it to see your organization\u2019s overall financial picture and analyze costs for specific product usage within a project.<\/p>\n

A closer look at your expenses may help you identify resources you no longer need but are still paying for. After all, the best way to save money is simply not to spend it.<\/p>\n

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2. Consider Automatic Recommendations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Have you noticed light bulbs next to some of your machines on your virtual machine list page? These are automatic Google Cloud cost optimization recommendations that you can review to save money. These helpful tips come from the Recommendation Hub<\/a>, a tool designed to help you manage your project in categories such as cost, security, performance, reliability, manageability, and sustainability. The recommendation system has insights into your resource structure and can suggest actions for you to consider. The goal here is to help you reduce costs without compromising performance.<\/p>\n

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The system may suggest actions like changing a machine type (e.g., from n1 to e2), downsizing a machine based on its usage, and more. Once you click on a recommendation, you\u2019ll see a summary of the suggested change along with an estimated cost savings calculation. You can choose whether to apply the changes. Remember that computation changes require restarting the instance.<\/p>\n

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3. Check Your Disk Types<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every virtual machine in your fleet must have at least one persistent disk attached. Disks in Google Cloud come in different types, offering varying performance and features. Available types include:<\/p>\n