As datasets grow, public cloud storage costs (AWS S3, Azure Blob, GCP GCS) can become prohibitive. For workloads with predictable growth rates, self-hosted or co-located storage using open-source Ceph can offer a more cost-effective alternative. Canonical provides an S3 TCO calculator to compare fully managed vs. self-operated configurations across different capacities and project durations, helping organizations evaluate when switching from public cloud to on-premise storage makes financial sense. Additional resources include a whitepaper on hardware selection and a hands-on webinar.
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