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The Cost Optimisation pillar of the GCP Architecture Framework focuses on maximising the value you get from every pound or dollar spent on Google Cloud. Cost optimisation is not about spending less — it is about spending wisely. The goal is to deliver the same (or better) outcomes at the lowest possible cost, without sacrificing reliability, security, or performance.
| Principle | Description |
|---|---|
| Measure and attribute costs | You cannot optimise what you do not measure — implement cost visibility first |
| Right-size resources | Match resource allocation to actual workload requirements |
| Use committed discounts | Lock in savings for predictable workloads with committed use discounts |
| Leverage serverless | Pay only for what you use with services like Cloud Run and Cloud Functions |
| Eliminate waste | Identify and remove idle, orphaned, and over-provisioned resources |
| Architect for cost | Consider cost implications in architectural decisions from the start |
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