Have you switched from AWS to GCP for more startup credits?
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We’re a resource-intense GenAI startup about to run out of AWS credits. Our infra is defined using Terraform, making a cloud provider switch feasible. We’re considering hiring an infra consultant to migrate to GCP for generous credits.
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Switching from AWS to GCP can be a viable option for startups looking to leverage generous credits. Since your infrastructure is defined using Terraform, the migration should be relatively smooth. However, consider the potential overhead, including the consultant's fees and the time required for the migration. It's essential to weigh these costs against the benefits of the GCP credits.
Key Takeaways
Assess the total cost of migration, including consultant fees and potential downtime
Evaluate the benefits of GCP credits against the costs and potential risks
Consider the expertise of the infra consultant and their experience with similar migrations
My current company started on AWS/GCP for the credits. Right now we're on Lambda for the GPU prices and GKE for some webservers that we cba to move. We dual-upload data to s3 and gcs still (which isn't too expensive, it's effectively write-only and the auto-archive features work for us). Cloud SQL database but pgBackRest to the other cloud.
We're not HA across clouds; we decided to chase RPO over RTO.