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The Hidden Cost of Serverless: Image Pulls and EKS Math
Serverless felt cheap until we multiplied pull frequency by image size. Nobody talks about this line item in the pitch decks.
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Key summary
A company's serverless bill was unexpectedly high due to image pulls, highlighting the importance of considering all costs when adopting serverless architecture.
TL;DR
- Serverless costs can be higher than expected due to image pulls.
- EKS math can be misleading without considering image pulls.
- Serverless pricing should include all costs, not just the main service.
- Hidden costs can add up quickly in cloud computing.
- AWS costs can be affected by various factors, including image pulls.
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