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4.11 Ensure infrastructure fits project requirements

Hosting, Infrastructure, and Systems

Use demand-matched, autoscaling infrastructure to meet demand efficiently without overprovisioning.

Success Criteria

  • Lowest requirements:
    Select infrastructure that meets your requirements and customer agreements without over-provisioning. Favor standalone instances over multi-zone or distributed setups when requirements allow. Provision for average loads rather than peak loads to ensure efficient resource use.

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