An organization is concerned about their cloud costs. They want to be informed when their spending exceeds a specific threshold, rather than waiting to see their bill at the end of the month. What should the organization do?
A.
Pause virtual machines during non-business hours.
B.
Configure a budget threshold rule and alert.
C.
Adjust project resource quota policies.
D.
Use historical cost data to predict future overspend.
The correct answer is B. Configure a budget threshold rule and alert.
In order to be informed when their spending exceeds a specific threshold, the organization can set up a budget threshold rule and alert in their cloud provider's cost management tools. This allows them to receive notifications when their spending approaches or surpasses a defined budget, giving them the opportunity to take action before the end of the billing period.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A. Pause virtual machines during non-business hours: While pausing virtual machines (VMs) during non-business hours can help reduce cloud costs, this is a more reactive approach rather than a proactive one. It doesn't address the need for real-time alerts when spending exceeds a threshold, and it's not a sustainable solution for organizations that need continuous monitoring and cost control.
C. Adjust project resource quota policies: Adjusting quotas can limit the amount of resources a project can use, but it doesn't provide real-time alerts about spending. Quota policies are more about controlling resource consumption, not specifically about monitoring and alerting on costs. They may also be too restrictive and may not directly address cost overruns.
D. Use historical cost data to predict future overspend: While analyzing historical data is useful for forecasting trends and understanding past spending patterns, this option is not a proactive solution to immediately monitor and receive alerts for current overspend. Predicting future overspend is valuable but doesn’t address the need for real-time monitoring and alerts about the organization’s current spending.
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