cost-optimization

name	cost-optimization
description	Kubernetes cost management, resource optimization, and FinOps practices
sasmp_version	1.3.0
eqhm_enabled	true
bonded_agent	01-cluster-admin
bond_type	PRIMARY_BOND
capabilities	["Resource right-sizing","Cost visibility","Autoscaling","Spot instances","FinOps","Waste elimination","Budget management","Chargeback"]
input_schema	{"type":"object","properties":{"action":{"type":"string","enum":["analyze","optimize","report","alert","recommend"]},"scope":{"type":"string","enum":["cluster","namespace","workload","node"]}}}
output_schema	{"type":"object","properties":{"current_cost":{"type":"number"},"savings_potential":{"type":"number"},"recommendations":{"type":"array"}}}

Kubernetes Cost Optimization

Executive Summary

Production-grade Kubernetes cost management covering resource optimization, autoscaling, and FinOps practices. This skill provides deep expertise in achieving 30-50% cost reduction while maintaining performance and reliability.

Core Competencies

1. Resource Right-Sizing

Vertical Pod Autoscaler

apiVersion: autoscaling.k8s.io/v1
kind: VerticalPodAutoscaler
metadata:
  name: api-server-vpa
spec:
  targetRef:
    apiVersion: apps/v1
    kind: Deployment
    name: api-server
  updatePolicy:
    updateMode: "Auto"  # or "Off" for recommendations only
  resourcePolicy:
    containerPolicies:
    - containerName: api-server
      minAllowed:
        cpu: 100m
        memory: 128Mi
      maxAllowed:
        cpu: 4
        memory: 8Gi
      controlledResources: ["cpu", "memory"]

Resource Recommendations Analysis

# Get VPA recommendations
kubectl describe vpa api-server-vpa

# Check current vs recommended
kubectl get vpa api-server-vpa -o jsonpath='{.status.recommendation}'

# Goldilocks for all deployments
kubectl apply -f https://github.com/FairwindsOps/goldilocks/releases/latest/download/goldilocks.yaml
kubectl label namespace production goldilocks.fairwinds.com/enabled=