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AWS Data Transfer Pricing: 7 Ways To Reduce Unexpected Costs

May 7, 2024 By CloudZero In CloudZero

You’re probably familiar with finding surprise, hidden charges if you’ve been using the cloud for a while. Data transfer fees are the most common source of unanticipated charges on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They can be so costly that some companies, like Netflix and Pinterest, have spent fortunes on data transfer fees — up to $30 million a year. In this post, we’ll share tips for navigating AWS data transfer costs and how you can optimize them.

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Scaling Kubernetes On A Budget: AKS Vs. EKS Cost-Saving Features

May 6, 2024 By Alexander Ospina In CloudZero

As of 2023, Kubernetes firmly holds the reins of the container orchestration market with a commanding 92% market share, underscoring its position as the unparalleled leader in this domain. Celebrated for its exceptional scalability, robustness, and flexibility, Kubernetes boasts widespread integration across numerous industries, supported by development efforts from more than 7,500 companies.

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Cross-Platform Cloud Cost Optimization On AWS And Azure

May 6, 2024 By Alexander Ospina In CloudZero

Cloud cost optimization refers to reducing overall cloud spending by identifying mismanaged resources, eliminating waste, reserving capacity for higher discounts, and right-sizing computing services to scale. In the modern business environment, where agility and efficiency are paramount, mastering cloud cost optimization reduces expenses and strategically allocates resources to drive innovation and growth.

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The Top Cloud Cost News From April 2024

May 6, 2024 By Cody Slingerland In CloudZero

We didn’t see any significant cost-related moves from cloud providers last month, so hopefully you’re doing some optimization on your own! However, there’s still plenty to talk about in the cloud cost world: Get the details here!

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How to Setup Cost Alert Notification in Azure?

May 6, 2024 By Turbo360 In Turbo360

How to Setup Cost Alert Notification in Azure? In this video, Azure MVP - Michael Stephenson explains how users can set up alerts for exceeding cost thresholds within their monitoring setup, specifically focusing on a product called Document360. Michael demonstrates how users can configure email alerts to be notified when a cost threshold is breached, and he walks through the process of receiving and managing these alerts. He also mentions the ability to view incidents and analyze cost data in more detail if necessary.

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Summary Report: Mastering Cloud Cost Optimization in 2024

May 5, 2024 By Perry Tapiero In Anodot

We’re back with this year’s cloud cost report. This time around, we’re mixing things up a bit. Don’t worry. You’ll still get an in-depth look at cloud cost in the FinOps industry, but you’ll get more insights with our data-driven results from leading reports and Anodot’s customers. If you’re already reaching out to grab that report, you can find it here.

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How do I review Azure costs?

May 3, 2024 By Turbo360 In Turbo360

In this video, Azure MVP Michael Stephenson will walkthrough on how he uses Turbo360 to conduct cost reviews for a SaaS company. And then he explains the process of monitoring costs, analyzing trends, identifying spikes, and optimizing resources using the Turbo360. He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining efficiency and sustainability in cloud spending by regularly reviewing costs. The goal is to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure accountability within the teams to take action on optimizing resources.

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EBS Pricing Explained: A Guide For 2024

May 1, 2024 By Cody Slingerland In CloudZero

Understanding Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) pricing is fundamental for any organization using AWS to manage their cloud costs effectively. Amazon EBS provides the storage your cloud applications need to run smoothly. However, it’s equally important to understand its pricing to keep your cloud spending in check. This guide aims to simplify Amazon EBS pricing and offers practical tips on managing and reducing these costs. But first, what is it?

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Data Lake Architecture: An Intro Guide To Using Data Lakes

Apr 30, 2024 By CloudZero In CloudZero

Big data empowers enterprises to uncover valuable insights and make sound business decisions. The rigid schemas of traditional databases are increasingly unable to meet the demands of today’s data-hungry businesses. Enter data lakes — a modern approach to data management that harnesses the power of big data to unlock actionable intelligence. Here are insights you need to know right now.

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CloudZero Helped This Business Spark A Culture Shift Around Cloud Costs

Apr 29, 2024 By Cody Slingerland In CloudZero

Erik Peterson, founder and CTO at CloudZero, recently interviewed John-Cade “JC” Griffin to discuss how the CloudZero platform has influenced aspects of cloud financial management — such as engineering-led optimization — within his company. Some fascinating nuggets of wisdom emerged from the conversation — everything from how to answer those tricky cost questions every SaaS company struggles with to how to encourage engineers to start building with cost efficiency in mind.

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