1R1
Monitoring the effectiveness of the optimizations
Key role(s)
Objectives
Set up the initial reporting to demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimizations
Benefits
Demonstrate the positive impact of the optimization actions undertaken
In level 1, the optimizations are mainly of the "quick wins" type (see 1Ox practices). So two metrics in particular can help to represent this:
- Monthly costs before/after (Note that for reserved upfront, the upfront cost should ideally be "monthlyized" to facilitate the comparison).
- Average usage of reserved instances (comparing for example with an expected threshold of 90%)
Tips & Tricks
On the Google Cloud, visit the "Overview of committed use discounts reports" page for more information on the effectiveness of your reservations.
