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A Practical Guide to the Kubernetes Cluster Auto Scaler

A cluster auto scaler is a Kubernetes tool that automatically adjusts the number of nodes (servers) in your cluster. It acts like a savvy manager, adding more servers during traffic spikes to prevent slowdowns and removing them during quiet periods to cut costs. This dynamic adjustment ensures your applications have the resources they need without…

Hybrid Cloud vs Multi Cloud: A Clear Guide to Costs, Security, and Ops

Let's get one thing straight from the start. The core difference is simple: hybrid cloud connects your private infrastructure to a public cloud, making them work as one unified system. Multi-cloud, on the other hand, means you’re using services from several different public cloud providers, and these services don’t necessarily talk to each other. It…

Monitoring Cloud Services to Optimize Performance and Cost

Monitoring your cloud services is all about keeping a close eye on the health, performance, and availability of your entire cloud setup. Think of it as the instrument panel for your digital operation. It gives you the real-time data you need to stop problems before they start, keep costs in check, and make sure your…

A Guide to Monitoring in the Cloud for Peak Performance

Trying to run a cloud environment without a clear view of what’s happening is like flying blind. You might be fine for a while, but you’re heading for trouble. Cloud monitoring is your instrument panel, the collection of practices and tools you use to keep an eye on the health of your applications and infrastructure…

A Practical Guide to EC2 Spot Instances

EC2 Spot Instances are one of the best ways to slash your Amazon Web Services (AWS) bill, offering a massive discount of up to 90% compared to standard On-Demand pricing. But there’s a catch. In exchange for those deep savings, AWS can reclaim these resources at any time, giving you just a two-minute warning. This…

Optimizing Cloud Computing to Slash Your Cloud Costs

That rising cloud bill can be a real gut punch. You moved to the cloud for its power and flexibility, but now the costs are spiraling, turning a strategic tool into a financial headache. The good news? "Optimizing" your cloud setup isn't about slashing capabilities. It's about making smart, targeted tweaks to build an asset…

CLOUD TOGGLE | Explainer 

  Cloud costs can be sneaky. You would not leave your car engine running when you park and walk away, yet many teams leave cloud resources running when they are not being used. In this post I explain how to stop wasting money and time by powering off idle cloud resources, how scheduling can fit remote…