Projeto e implementação de um serviço para auxiliar na seleção de máquinas virtuais em nuvem

Abstract

The cloud model offers a high level of flexibility and management control over computing resources. Technology-based activities are adhering to cloud computing for advantages such as greater availability, scalability, security, speed, and, above all, cost reduction. However, challenges arise in choosing resources for virtual machines as there are many selection options, leading to not making good use of the cloud due to inappropriate decision making. As a result, this work starts by comparing the prices of virtual machines in the cloud and their respective providers, focusing on cost optimization for the use of resources. A proposed service allows consulting virtual machine types from the hardware configuration, helping in provisions and decision making. The tool was designed and implemented in a prototype that demonstrated possible gains in its use.