Users who choose Cloudzy’s Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) plans appreciate the
flexibility and cost-effectiveness of these plans. However, some
confusion may happen when users notice they’re still being charged even
while their Cloud VPS is powered off. This article explains the reason
behind these fees. While your VPS is not active, the disk space
allocated to it remains reserved exclusively for your use. Other
resources like RAM and CPU may be shared, but the dedicated disk space
is a continuous investment to maintain the integrity and readiness of
your data. This guide will delve into how Cloudzy’s resource allocation
affects billing, helping users understand and plan for their VPS
expenses.
Prerequisites
Before diving deeper into understanding the billing of inactive VPS
on PAYG plans, make sure you are familiar with the following
concepts:
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PAYG Plan Structure: Know the basics of how
Pay-As-You-Go billing works, including how charges are typically
calculated for active use. -
Resource Allocation: Understand how resources
like disk space, CPU, and RAM are allocated to your VPS. Specifically,
recognize that disk space is exclusively reserved for your VPS, while
CPU and RAM are often shared resources. -
Operational Costs: Be aware that maintaining the
physical and network infrastructure to support your reserved disk space
and potential resource usage involves ongoing costs for the
provider.
With a grasp of these concepts, you’ll be better equipped to
understand the specifics of why you’re charged for your inactive
VPS.
Explanation
Recognizing Reserved
Resources
When you create a VPS, Cloudzy allocates and reserves certain
resources for your exclusive use. The most significant of these is disk
space, which is dedicated to your VPS to store data, applications, and
the operating system.
Understanding Disk Space
Costs
Even when your VPS is turned off, the disk space remains reserved and
cannot be allocated to other users. This means that the physical drives
in the data center continue to store your data securely. This is
responsible for costs that are related to space, power, and
infrastructure maintenance.
Shared vs. Dedicated
Resources
While disk space is reserved, other resources like CPU and RAM are
dynamically allocated and can be shared among users. However, the
infrastructure to support these resources remains active and ready,
contributing to the overall operational costs.
Billing for
Inactivity
Under the PAYG model, users are billed for the resources allocated to
them, regardless of usage. This means that while you may not be actively
using the CPU or RAM, the dedicated disk space’s ongoing reservation is
a billable aspect.
Optimizing Costs
To manage costs effectively, consider your VPS usage patterns and
plan accordingly. If you find your VPS is often inactive, reassessing
your resource needs or exploring different plan options might lead to
better cost optimization.
If you have questions about your specific billing details or want to
understand how to optimize your plan, Cloudzy’s support team is
available to provide personalized advice and solutions. Feel free to
contact our support team by submitting a
ticket.