Google Cloud kubernetes pricing

Google Cloud offers a flexible pricing model for Kubernetes, which is their managed Kubernetes service called Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). The pricing for GKE is based on several factors:

1. Node Pricing: This is the cost of the virtual machines (VMs) that you use as nodes in your Kubernetes clusters. Google Cloud provides various types of VMs with different CPU and memory configurations, and the pricing varies accordingly.

2. Cluster Management Fee: GKE charges a management fee per cluster per hour. This fee covers the management, control plane, and orchestration services provided by Google.

3. Node Management Fee: There is also a node management fee per node per hour for the nodes in your cluster. This fee covers the automated upgrades, repairs, and other node management tasks performed by Google.

4. Node Pools: You can create different node pools within a cluster with different machine types, and each node pool has its pricing based on the selected machine type.

5. Resource Usage: In addition to the above fees, you will be charged for the actual compute resources (CPU and memory) used by your containers running on GKE nodes.

6. Storage: If you use persistent storage for your applications, you will also incur charges for the storage resources used.

Please note that pricing can vary based on factors like the region where your resources are located and any committed use contracts you may have with Google Cloud. It’s essential to check Google Cloud’s official pricing page or use the Google Cloud Pricing Calculator to get a more accurate estimate based on your specific requirements and usage.

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