# COST 6. How do you meet cost targets when you select resource type, size and number?
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Verify that you choose the appropriate resource size and number of resources for the task at hand. You minimize waste by selecting the most cost effective type, size, and number.

**Topics**
+ [COST06-BP01 Perform cost modeling](cost_type_size_number_resources_cost_modeling.md)
+ [COST06-BP02 Select resource type, size, and number based on data](cost_type_size_number_resources_data.md)
+ [COST06-BP03 Select resource type, size, and number automatically based on metrics](cost_type_size_number_resources_metrics.md)
+ [COST06-BP04 Consider using shared resources](cost_type_size_number_resources_shared.md)