Waste signals
- CPU < 15% and connections < 5 sustained
- Storage allocated > 2× used
- No CUD coverage on baseline
GCP Cloud SQL cost optimization
Cloud SQL bills for vCPU, memory and storage. Many production fleets carry 40%+ headroom. TurboFinOps quantifies headroom and recommends concrete shapes.
Typical savings range$400-$6,000 / monthfleet of 15-50 Cloud SQL instances
Optimization levers
- Right-size Cloud SQL custom CPU / memory
- Retire abandoned databases with snapshot
- Apply 1-year CUDs
- Evaluate AlloyDB migration for Postgres-heavy workloads
Workflow
How TurboFinOps closes the loop
1. Scan
Enumerate instances, tiers, metrics.
2. Surface
Rightsizing and CUD candidates.
3. Approve
Changes pass conflict guard + maintenance window.
4. Verify
Receipts confirm Cloud SQL spend drops.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does instance modification cause downtime?+
Restarts may be needed depending on tier change. TurboFinOps surfaces this and supports maintenance windows.
Is AlloyDB a fit for everyone?+
No — AlloyDB is best for high-throughput Postgres workloads. Recommendation surfaces only when telemetry justifies.
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