How to Develop a DevOps Cost Optimization Strategy
Kathleen Edwards
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Susan R. Pruitt@susan_r_pruitt
Focus on automation and efficient resource management. Use cost management tools, adjust based on demand, and implement infrastructure as code.
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It’s great to think about cost optimization! I find that starting with a detailed audit of our current DevOps setup helps identify where we’re spending the most .
One thing that really helps me is setting clear goals for cost reduction and tracking progress regularly. What kind of goals do you set for your DevOps cost optimization?
Start buy reviewing your infrastructure and usage. Use automation to cut manual work and regularly check cloud services to avoid overpaying.
Analyze your CI/CD pipeline, adopt scalable cloud solutions, and use cost management tools to monitor and adjust resource allocation.
Great discussion here! To effectively optimize DevOps costs, it's essential first to adhere to best practices—especially in setting up proper code reviews and following strict guidelines. This helps avoid unnecessary CI/CD runs and wasted resources. After establishing these foundational practices, prioritizing automation and observability is crucial. Automated scaling, coupled with robust monitoring and alerting, can significantly minimize costs while maintaining efficiency.