1. Introduction & Overview What are Commitment Discounts? Commitment Discounts are pricing models offered by cloud service providers (CSPs) like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, where organizations commit to a specific level of cloud resource usage or spend over a defined period (typically 1 or 3 years) in exchange for discounted rates compared to on-demand … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What are AWS Spot Instances? AWS Spot Instances are spare compute capacity in the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) offered at significant discounts—up to 90% compared to On-Demand Instances. They operate on a bidding model where users specify a maximum price they’re willing to pay, and instances are provisioned when the … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What is AWS Savings Plans? AWS Savings Plans are a flexible pricing model offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that provide significant cost savings on compute usage in exchange for a commitment to a consistent hourly spend over a one- or three-year term. Introduced in November 2019, Savings Plans allow organizations … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What are AWS Reserved Instances (RIs)? AWS Reserved Instances (RIs) are a billing construct offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that provide significant cost savings (up to 75% compared to On-Demand pricing) for compute resources like Amazon EC2 and RDS. Unlike On-Demand Instances, RIs require a commitment to use specific instance … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What is On-Demand Pricing? On-demand pricing, also known as dynamic pricing, is a pricing model where costs for services or resources are adjusted in real-time based on factors like demand, supply, market conditions, or usage patterns. In DevSecOps, it refers to pay-as-you-go pricing for cloud resources, CI/CD pipelines, or security tools, … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What is Pay-as-you-go? Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) is a pricing model where users are charged based on their actual usage of services or resources, rather than a fixed subscription fee. In DevSecOps, PAYG is commonly associated with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and security tools, allowing teams to scale resources dynamically … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What is an Invoicing Application? An invoicing application is software designed to create, manage, and track invoices for goods or services, typically used in financial, e-commerce, or service-based industries. It automates billing processes, calculates totals, applies taxes, and integrates with payment gateways, ensuring accurate and timely transactions. In a DevSecOps context, … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What are Usage Reports in DevSecOps? Usage reports in DevSecOps refer to aggregated data and metrics that provide insights into the performance, security, and operational efficiency of software development pipelines. These reports track resource consumption, security incidents, CI/CD pipeline activity, and compliance metrics, enabling teams to monitor, optimize, and secure their … Read more
Introduction & Overview What is Commitment-Based Cloud Discounts? Commitment-based cloud discounts, such as AWS Savings Plans, Reserved Instances (RIs), Google Cloud Committed Use Discounts, or Azure Reserved VM Instances, are pricing models offered by cloud providers to reduce costs for organizations that commit to using specific resources over a period (e.g., 1 or 3 years). … Read more
1. Introduction & Overview What Are AWS EC2 Spot Instances? AWS EC2 Spot Instances are spare compute capacity in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud offered at significant discounts—up to 90% compared to On-Demand Instances. They allow users to bid on unused EC2 capacity, with pricing determined by supply and demand in the AWS Spot … Read more