GCP Resource Optimizer Maximize value from GCP resources and credits through strategic allocation. Credit Burn Strategy Credit Expiration Planning When managing expiring credits: 1. Audit current usage : 2. Calculate burn rate : Total credits ÷ Days remaining = Required daily spend 3. Identify high-value uses : What creates lasting value vs. ephemeral compute? High-Value Credit Uses Lasting value (prioritize): - Training ML models (artifacts persist) - Building container images - Generating datasets - Running batch processing on accumulated work Ephemeral (use strategically): - Compute instan…