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Kubecost

Monitor & reduce Kubernetes spend

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Introduction

Kubecost is a monitoring application which provides real-time cost visibility and insights for teams using Kubernetes, helping you continuously reduce your cloud costs.

Getting Started with Kubecost

Create kubecost Namespace

Create required namespace for Kubecost resources to be placed under.

kubectl create ns kubecost

Helm Installation

Option 1: Via Terminal

Run the following helm commands in terminal to install kubecost application into your K8 cluster.

helm repo add kubecost https://kubecost.github.io/cost-analyzer/
helm repo update

helm install kubecost kubecost/cost-analyzer -n kubecost --create-namespace \
  --set kubecostToken="aGVsbUBrdWJlY29zdC5jb20=xm343yadf98"

Option 2: Via Argo CD

If you are versed in Argo CD you may proceed to launch the Kubecost helm chart via the platform accordingly.

Create Kubecost via Argo CD

Launching Kubecost UI

To obtain access to the Kubecost UI following a successful installation, enable port-forwarding with the following command:

kubectl port-forward --namespace kubecost deployment/kubecost-cost-analyzer 9090

You can now access the UI by visiting http://localhost:9090 in your web browser.

Kubecost UI

Monitoring Costs by Application

You can monitor various costs of the K8 cluster by namespace, the cloud provider and via routine reporting based on your needs.

Kubecost Cost Monitoring

Benefits of Kubecost

Here are two compelling reasons why Kubecost can be a valuable asset for managing your Kubernetes deployments:

1. Cost Visibility and Control:

Kubecost provides real-time insights into your Kubernetes cluster's resource consumption and associated costs. It breaks down costs by namespace, deployment, or even individual containers, allowing you to pinpoint areas for optimization and identify potential cost inefficiencies. This transparency empowers you to make informed decisions about resource allocation and avoid unnecessary cloud spending.

2. Cost Optimization Recommendations:

Kubecost goes beyond simply presenting cost data. It analyzes your resource usage and automatically generates recommendations for optimization. This might include identifying over-provisioned resources that can be scaled down or suggesting more cost-effective instance types. By leveraging these insights, you can optimize your Kubernetes infrastructure and achieve significant cost savings without compromising performance.

Resources

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