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10 FinOps Tools And Platforms That Help Reduce Your Cloud Costs
Businesses that make use of cloud technology have to constantly maintain a balance between scalability and affordability. As they expand their offerings and add more features to their products, the cost it takes to maintain that extra capability on the cloud can quickly spiral out of control. This is the unique problem that FinOps tools…
Choosing the Right Tool: A Detailed Traefik vs. Nginx Showdown
In the world of reverse proxy servers, two giants stand tall: Traefik and Nginx. These popular solutions guarantee the scalability and reliability of web applications, but how do you decide which one is right for your needs? Is it Traefik’s dynamic configuration and modern approach or Nginx’s well-established performance and versatility? Let’s dive into a…
Understanding Kubernetes HPA and Its Role in Cloud Cost Reduction
Introduction Kubernetes’ autoscaling is a fundamental feature that allows for efficient resource utilization and cost reduction. The more precisely you set the scaling mechanisms – HPA (Horizontal Pod Autoscaler), VPA (Vertical Pod Autoscaler), and Cluster Autoscaler – the less wastage and cost you incur for your application. Kubernetes offers three distinct autoscaling mechanisms: HPA, VPA,…
Mastering Kubernetes Autoscaling for Efficient Cloud Cost Management
Kubernetes is a powerful tool for container orchestration. But does it guarantee optimal resource allocation and cost savings? Not necessarily. While running more workloads on the same server instance might seem cost-effective, it’s challenging to track the costs generated by different projects or teams within Kubernetes. Moreover, understanding whether you’re actually saving money with your…
Cloud Cost Control: Best Practices
Most organizations that move into the cloud sooner or later find themselves grappling with cloud cost control challenges. The consequences of poorly planned cloud investments may result in the business perpetually guessing. At the same time, the bills for metered services continue to mount, and cloud services are often overallocated or underutilized. No business can…
