What does committed use discount (CUD) provide in Compute Engine?

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What does committed use discount (CUD) provide in Compute Engine?

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Committed use discounts (CUDs) in Compute Engine offer a reduced price for resources. By committing to a minimum usage level for 1 or 3 years, users can save on costs. This is because CUDs provide a discount for predictable workloads. Incorrect options, such as automatic scaling and free egress, are unrelated to CUD benefits.