- 2.5.2 Resource Utilization & Efficiency
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Video: Resource Utilization & Efficiency
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Takeaways: Resource Utilization & Efficiency
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Knowledge Check
2.5.2 Resource Utilization & Efficiency
In context to FinOps, resource utilization is about making sure you are getting sufficient business value for the cost. It is necessary to observe a resource’s utilization over time to understand if the performance, availability or other quality metrics are of value for the expense incurred.
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Describe the meaning of the terms ‘resource utilization’ and ‘resource efficiency’
- Describe the different types of ‘waste’ in regard to cloud resources
- Explain what is meant by ‘upstream’ and ‘downstream’ in regard to activities that
improve resource efficiency - Explain how cloud resources can be provisioned to ensure business efficiency
- Describe how business efficiency can be improved once the system is in use
- Describe the different ways of using AutoScaling
- Explain how to win support for architecture changes aimed at improving business efficiency