INFLUENCE OF SERVERLESS INFRASTRUCTURE USAGE ON APP MAINTENANCE COSTS IN SEVER-SIDE APPLICATIONS

Abstract

The relevance of the study is determined by the increasing demand for efficient IT infrastructure in the context of rapid digital technology development. Traditional models of server resource management reveal limitations in scalability, financial efficiency, and flexibility. Serverless infrastructure, based on a pay-as-you-go model, offers an innovative approach to cost optimization and performance improvement. However, challenges in its implementation require thorough analysis and clear recommendations.The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of serverless infrastructure on application maintenance costs, identify its advantages and risks, and develop a methodology for assessing its economic feasibility in both short and long-term perspectives. To achieve this, methods of systems analysis, comparative analysis, forecasting, and cost modeling were applied. As a result, the study compared the features of serverless and traditional models and provided practical recommendations for optimizing serverless infrastructure usage.The research demonstrates that serverless infrastructure significantly reduces costs in low-traffic scenarios, simplifies resource management, and decreases the need for highly skilled DevOps professionals. At the same time, hidden costs, integration challenges, data security risks, and vendor dependency were identified as key issues. The proposed methodology for assessing the economic feasibility of transitioning to serverless architecture enables detailed analysis of costs and benefits, accounting for project-specific features and facilitating informed decision-making.The findings emphasize that serverless architecture is a promising tool for optimizing digital systems, yet its implementation requires careful planning and risk assessment. Future research should focus on the long-term impact of serverless technologies on IT infrastructure efficiency, the development of adaptive models for high-performance systems, and innovative solutions for ensuring data security in cloud environments. This will contribute to improving infrastructure management and enhancing the efficiency of digital systems in the future.