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Why to assume that any kind of server setup would need a dedicated Ops guy? It is reasonable to assume that once a server is provisoned, all you need is to have familiarity with tools and how things work to resolve issues.

I know I might be oversimplifying but the decision is not always simple as "we save one hire". Seeing many articles on the web, PaaS bills rake up more quickly than anyone expects.

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Yes, but then you have to actually do the work to resolve the issues. Again, it's not about skill, it's about time and money. What you're paying for is just not having to think about it.

PaaS bills are OpEx, so you get to write them all off on your taxes.

... And so are employee salaries.

Yes, you pay less in taxes because your expenses are higher and now have less profit to be taxed.

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