Start with the workload.
Build a cost estimate around the resources your work needs, how long it runs, and the data it uses.
The pieces of your compute budget.
Compute
Start with the hardware and memory your workload needs. Include the number of resources and the time they will run. Compute is billed per second of use, at the price in effect for each second.
Storage and data
Account for datasets, model weights, checkpoints, and output files. Include how much data must move between systems.
Workload shape
Consider how traffic and runtime change over time. A batch job, a training run, and a persistent service have different resource needs.
Find the right starting point.
Explore the resources and configuration for your workload.