Cloud computing delivers agility and efficiency to enterprise IT infrastructure. However, as business volume and architectural complexity grow, organizations often face resource misconfiguration or over-provisioning. These inefficiencies create significant hurdles in managing multi-organizational expenses and balancing business objectives against costs.
The Cost Optimization pillar outlines the design principles and best practices for managing and refining cloud expenditure. It empowers enterprises to build efficient applications using Alibaba Cloud services, eliminating waste and improving operational performance. Cost optimization is not merely a search for the lowest price; it is a strategic exercise in making trade-offs. The goal is to improve cost management and resource selection while maintaining a balance between expenditure and performance, security, compliance, and stability.
As a continuous process throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle, this pillar provides comprehensive guidance on achieving business goals at an optimal price point. Key topics include financial planning, cost visualization and allocation, proactive monitoring, and the strategic selection of Alibaba Cloud services and billing models.