Waste signals
- Cluster CPU < 30% sustained
- Pod requests far above observed usage
- On-demand pools for fault-tolerant workloads
Azure AKS cost optimization
AKS clusters typically run 30-50% below capacity. TurboFinOps surfaces node-pool right-size, Spot eligibility and pod-request adjustments.
Typical savings range$800-$11,000 / monthAKS with 30-150 nodes
Optimization levers
- Enable / tune cluster autoscaler
- Add Spot node pools for batch / stateless tiers
- Right-size pod resource requests
- Apply Reserved Instance coverage to baseline
Workflow
How TurboFinOps closes the loop
1. Scan
Inventory clusters, node pools, namespaces and metrics.
2. Surface
Per-pool right-size and Spot recommendations.
3. Approve
Changes pass conflict guard.
4. Verify
Receipts confirm AKS spend drops.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is namespace-level chargeback supported?+
Yes — cost is allocated to namespaces via pod-hour and request weighting with a configurable shared-cost pool.
Can we pin certain node pools as off-limits to remediation?+
Yes — protected tags and freeze windows block any automation on production-critical pools.
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