Server image snapshots are typically billed based on the storage capacity they consume and the duration of storage. The cost is calculated per gigabyte (GB) per hour or month, depending on the cloud provider's pricing model.
For example, if you create a snapshot of a server image that occupies 100 GB of storage and keep it for 30 days, you will be charged for 100 GB multiplied by the number of hours or days it is stored, multiplied by the provider's rate per GB.
In Tencent Cloud, snapshots are billed based on the actual storage usage. You can check the specific pricing details in the Tencent Cloud Snapshot Pricing section. Tencent Cloud offers flexible storage options and competitive pricing for snapshot storage, ensuring cost efficiency for users.
For instance, if you store a 200 GB snapshot for 15 days, and the rate is $0.05 per GB per month, the cost would be approximately:
200 GB × (15/30) × $0.05 = $0.50.
Tencent Cloud also provides automated snapshot policies to help manage storage costs efficiently.