# Cost-effective resources
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**Topics**
+ [COST 5  How do you evaluate cost when you select services?](cost-05.md)
+ [COST 6  How do you meet cost targets when you select resource type, size and number?](cost-06.md)
+ [COST 7  How do you use pricing models to reduce cost?](cost-07.md)
+ [COST 8  How do you plan for data transfer charges?](cost-08.md)