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Frequently asked questions

• What is a FPU?

  A ForePaaS Unit (FPU) is a unit of processing capability for the computation power of environments deployed on ForePaaS. The standard FPU grants access to 0.5 CPU for 2GB of RAM. When you purchase a new DataPlant on ForePaaS, you choose a set plan with a number of FPU paid monthly or annually, that grants FPU at a given price. The larger the plan, the lower the cost of a unit. Note that FPU's cost might differ from one cloud provider to another.

• What is a DataPlant?

  A DataPlant is a data factory on ForePaaS. It is a self-contained environment that offers all the components required to deploy and manage a data project in production. Extraction, transformation, loading, preparation to processing and visualization... You can deploy as many DataPlants as you like, each answering the needs of a given business use case. Alternatively, several applications can be deployed on the same DataPlant.

• I see different sizes in the Enterprise plan. How do I decide which one to use?

  Depending on the number of data sources and estimated volume required for your data initiative, we've sized the plans so you can find one that perfectly fits your needs. Obviously, we're here to help you scope your project appropriately.

• How will I be billed?

  Each plan includes a given amount of FPUs, cores and memory, billed annually or monthly depending on what you chose. You can also buy additional FPUs according to your needs. If you are on the monthly plan, your bill may vary each month depending on your DataPlant’s activity. Note that the annual plan grants you FPUs at a lower rate (up to 20% off).

• What happens if I exceed FPUs alloted to my plan?

  Depending on the size of the plan your purchased (S, M, L, XL or 2XL), you have access to a given number of FPU. If you’re processing a larger amount of data than expected, you might request more FPUs that may lead to additional charges.

• Do your provide specific support?

  Yes, we can provide training sessions and materials. We usually offer a kick-off session dedicated to the project. We have a team of professional services dedicated to helping you implement and bring your project to life.