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IDC PlanScape: Kubernetes Cost Management

Publisher IDC
Published Sep 27, 2024
Length 10 Pages
SKU # IDC19199160

Description

IDC PlanScape: Kubernetes Cost Management


This IDC PlanScape is designed to benefit decision-makers who do not necessarily have hands-on experience managing Kubernetes or who lack deep technical expertise in how the platform works. To that end, the guidance discussed in the sections that follow focuses on high-level concepts and avoids delving too deeply "into the weeds." The primary goal is to identify strategic practices for Kubernetes cost management, such as understanding the ROI of different Kubernetes infrastructure models, as opposed to discussing tactical considerations like how to configure Kubernetes pods in a cost-effective manner."Put bluntly, Kubernetes cost management can be a nightmare," says Chris Tozzi, adjunct research advisor for IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "But with the right practices and data sources, enterprises can effectively manage their Kubernetes spending and maximize the ROI of this vital platform."

Table of Contents

10 Pages

IDC PlanScape Figure

Executive Summary

Why Is Kubernetes Cost Management Important?

What Is Kubernetes Cost Management?

Kubernetes Infrastructure Cost Management

Kubernetes Workload Cost Management

Ancillary Cost Management

Managing the Costs of Kubernetes Management

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Organization Benefit from Kubernetes Cost Management?

Align Kubernetes Resource Metrics with Cost

Remove Underutilized Nodes

Leverage Cluster Autoscaling

Set Effective Requests and Limits

Configure Quality-of-Service Classes

Consider Unit-Based Costing

Start Small and Scale up

Advice for Technology Buyers

Related Research

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