Ep#12 FinOps Kubernetes Cost & Resource Optimization with Michael Levan

In this episode of the FinOps NEXUS Podcast, host Jon Myer dives deep into cost and resource optimization for Kubernetes with special guest Michael Levan. They discuss practical strategies for optimizing memory and CPU usage, the importance of transparency in cost management, and the tools available to achieve these goals. Learn how to balance performance and cost, ensuring your applications run efficiently without sacrificing user experience. 🔹 Key Takeaways: Understanding the balance between cost and resource optimization in Kubernetes Effective strategies for memory and CPU management in pods and clusters The role of tools like Carpenter and Kubernetes' native auto-scaling features The significance of transparency and visibility in cost and resource management The importance of performance and customer experience in FinOps 📅 Timeline: 0:00 Introduction 0:13 Overview of FinOps NEXUS and Kubernetes 1:03 Resource Optimization: Memory and CPU 2:11 Balancing Cost and Resource Needs 3:12 Business Value and Performance 4:42 Customer Experience and Resource Allocation 6:19 Cluster and Pod Optimization 8:34 Cost Efficiency vs. Cost Optimization 10:37 Best Practices for Kubernetes Management 12:54 Importance of Visibility in Resource Management 14:47 Kubernetes and Automated Tools 16:18 Closing Remarks Don't miss this insightful conversation that can transform your approach to Kubernetes optimization! Check out our podcasts and community website at: https://finopsnexus.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iyJVVIoohSjiFgF3fXcDG #finops #cloudoptimization #cloudfinancialmanagement