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Configure Chargeback by Tier for Amazon EC2

Chargeback by tier is the method used for charging for reservations on Amazon cloud instances.

When assigning chargeback rates, keep in mind that the charge is for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week during the reservation period. Enter realistic hourly rates based on factors like energy costs and hardware maintenance expense. Most rates range from 10 cents to 50 cents an hour.

Note: Chargeback is optional. The default rate is zero (no chargeback).

To configure chargeback by tier for Amazon EC2

1. As administrator in Reservation Manager, under Administer Your Reservation Manager, click Manage your chargeback models, and Amazon Cloud Instances.

   A tier chargeback pane appears.

2. Select the instance types for chargeback, and enter hourly rates. The instance types are the following:
   • c1.medium
   • c1.xlarge
   • m1.large
   • m1.small
   • m1.xlarge
   • m2.xlarge
   • m2.2xlarge
   • m2.4xlarge
   • t1.micro
3. Click OK.