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8 GKE Monitoring Best Practices To Apply ASAP

Kubernetes (K8s) is the most popular container orchestration platform today. But, it can also be quite complex. To overcome this management challenge, you can deploy your Kubernetes containers using the Google Kubernetes Engine, which is a fully managed service. Yet, to get the most from GKE, you still need to follow best practices. And the following best practices for monitoring GKE clusters will help you get started.

Azure Unit Cost Analysis for Cloud cost optimization

As organizations embrace cloud computing, understanding, and optimizing costs becomes essential. Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform, offers various services and features to help you manage your cloud expenses effectively. One powerful technique to achieve this is by performing Azure unit cost analysis. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of unit cost analysis and provide a step-by-step guide on performing it in Azure.

Understanding the Financial Impact of DCIM Software in Data Centers

ROI is a standard business metric calculated by comparing the benefits (or returns) of an investment to the cost of the investment. The higher the ROI, the greater the benefit compared to the cost. But in the case of DCIM software, it’s important to understand that returns aren’t always direct financial gains. They can also include benefits like improved system reliability, greater operational efficiency, and a smaller environmental footprint.

How To Combine Multi-Cloud Spend Into One Single View

Picture the last time you were sitting at your desk trying to make sense out of the multiple cloud provider bills you just received. The amounts all change from month to month, and you can’t really compare them against each other because they all use different formats. To say this is a confusing and frustrating situation to be in is an understatement. Perhaps you’re there now, which is why you’ve searched for advice on multi-cloud cost management.

How To Determine The Cost Of Cloud Computing

It came as a pleasant surprise. CloudZero recently discovered over $1.7 million in annualized savings. And, all from our own infrastructure. Otherwise, we would have spent $1.7 million for cloud resources we didn't actually need. Cloud savings stories like this are common with CloudZero customers, and we often find companies spending more than they should in the cloud. If your team is also struggling with managing and controlling cloud spend, then this guide is for you!

ManageEngine CloudSpend has launched its Reports feature: See what's new

ManageEngine CloudSpend, a cloud cost management tool, is excited to announce the release of its new, Reports feature. CloudSpend’s Reports feature automates report generation for integrated cost accounts, utilizing tags like Region, Service, and Billed Accounts for each one.

The 4 Types Of Cloud Computing: How To Choose The Best Model

There are three main cloud delivery models (cloud computing services) and four major cloud deployment models (types of cloud computing). Each model is unique, and that affects how it impacts cloud management, data security, and cost management, among other considerations. Here’s exactly what each cloud computing model provides and how to choose the best option for your needs.

Got Microservices? You're Probably Paying Too Much for Them

You may know Pepperdata as the world’s only provider of real-time, autonomous cloud cost optimization. Pepperdata Capacity Optimizer can be installed in under an hour in most enterprise environments and goes to work immediately slashing your cloud costs with our patented resource optimization algorithms.

From Expense to Excellence: Transforming ITOps in 2023 through Strategic IT cost optimization

Most organizations view their tech and network operations center and their budgets as simply the cost of running their internal and external IT services. However, through IT cost optimization, you can improve how your Ops center team responds to service issues and save valuable resources too. So, what specifically is IT cost optimization?