Google Cloud recently introduced updates to its Committed Use Discounts (CUDs), enhancing flexibility and expanding coverage across multiple services. A single Compute Flex CUD can now cover eligible spend across Compute Engine, GKE, and Cloud Run. Here’s a breakdown of the two main updates:
Additional Support for Cloud Run in Compute Flexible CUDs
Google Cloud has expanded its Compute Flexible Committed Use Discounts (now renamed Compute Flex CUDs) to include Cloud Run services with always-allocated CPUs and Cloud Run jobs.
Key Points:
- Covered Services: Cloud Run services with CPU always allocated, and Cloud Run jobs.
- Automatic Application: CUDs apply automatically to all aggregated Cloud Run CPU, memory, and request usage within a region.
- Discount Details: The Compute Flexible CUDs that cover Cloud Run offer a 28% discount for a one-year commitment and a 46% discount for a three-year commitment.
- Limitations: These CUDs do not apply to networking charges and are limited to specific Cloud Run services, whereas the legacy Cloud Run CUDs cover all services and Cloud Run jobs.
For detailed information on the changes, refer to the Cloud Run pricing tables.
Additional Support for GKE (Autopilot) in Compute Flexible CUDs
Compute Engine Flex CUDs now cover GKE Autopilot SKUs as well. The legacy GKE Autopilot CUDs will transition to flexible CUDs and will no longer be available for purchase after October 15, 2024. However, existing commitments will remain valid until the end of their term.
Key Points:
- Covered Services: Autopilot Pod workload vCPU, memory, and ephemeral storage usage.
- Transition Details: Compute Flexible CUDs offer higher discounts than legacy GKE CUDs and will replace them in time
- Limitations: These discounts do not cover cluster management fees or compute nodes in GKE Standard mode.
- Order of Operation: Legacy GKE Autopilot discounts on your CUD commitments are applied first. Any remaining eligible usage not covered by these discounts can then be discounted by compute flexible CUDs.
For detailed information on the changes, refer to the GKE pricing details.
Evaluating the Differences: Legacy CUDs vs. Compute Flex CUDs
Google Cloud’s recent updates have introduced significant changes in how committed use discounts are structured and applied. As of July 29th, 2024, there are two types of CUDs available for purchase for Cloud Run and GKE Autopilot. Here’s a comparison between the legacy CUDs for Cloud Run and GKE Autopilot and the new Compute Flex CUDs:
Legacy Cloud Run and GKE CUDs:
- Discount Rates: Legacy Cloud Run CUDs offered a 17% discount for both one-year and three-year commitments. Legacy GKE Autopilot CUDs offered a 20% discount for a one-year commitment and a 45% discount for a three-year commitment.
- Region Specific: Discounts were tied to specific regions, limiting flexibility.
- Service Specific: Applied only to Cloud Run and GKE services independently.
Compute Flex CUDs:
- Discount Rates: Provide a 28% discount for a one-year commitment and a 46% discount for a three-year commitment.
- Flexible Application: Can be used across Compute Engine, GKE (Autopilot and Standard), and Cloud Run, offering greater flexibility.
- Region Agnostic: Apply across any region within a Cloud Billing account, making it easier to manage resources.
These changes reflect Google Cloud’s commitment to providing more flexible and comprehensive discount options, allowing businesses to optimize their cloud costs more effectively.
For more details on the update, you can read Google Cloud’s announcement blog.
Final Thoughts
These updates reflect Google Cloud’s effort to provide more flexible and comprehensive discount options, which could influence how we manage and optimize cloud resources for our clients. By incorporating these new services, we can better control costs and enhance resource allocation.
Stay tuned for more updates as ProsperOps continues to monitor and adapt to these changes to help you more effectively manage your Google Cloud Committed Use Discounts.
