During a CapEx versus OpEx discussion, leaders contrast buying a storage area network with paying monthly for Amazon S3. What distinction should the Cloud Practitioner highlight?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Buying a SAN is writing a big check for iron you own; paying for S3 is more like paying for storage as you use it. Same “we need a place for data” goal, different money shape. That CapEx-style versus consumption contrast is the teaching point.
Full Explanation
Owned capital assets such as a SAN create fixed investment and depreciation patterns, while Amazon S3 is typically consumed with usage-based pricing. Cloud economics education maps that owned-versus-consumption contrast for foundational learners. Exact accounting labels may vary by organization; the practitioner concept is fixed ownership versus variable cloud spend.