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There are four focus areas for cost optimization:

There are tradeoffs to consider. For example, do you want to optimize for speed to market or cost? In some cases, it's best to optimize for speed (going to market quickly, shipping new features, or meeting a deadline) rather than investing in upfront cost optimization. Design decisions benefit from empirical data and thoughtful benchmarking rather than being rushed because of deadline, enabling teams to identify cost-efficient solutions that deliver optimal performance while maximizing return on investment. Rushed decisions could lead to over-provisioned and under-optimized deployments. The following sections provide techniques and strategic guidance for your deployment's initial and ongoing cost optimization.