IDC PlanScape: Kubernetes Cost Management

This IDC PlanScape is designed to benefit decision-makers who do not necessarily have hands-on experience managing Kubernetes or who lack deep technical expertise in how the platform works. To that end, the guidance discussed in the sections that follow focuses on high-level concepts and avoids delving too deeply "into the weeds." The primary goal is to identify strategic practices for Kubernetes cost management, such as understanding the ROI of different Kubernetes infrastructure models, as opposed to discussing tactical considerations like how to configure Kubernetes pods in a cost-effective manner."Put bluntly, Kubernetes cost management can be a nightmare," says Chris Tozzi, adjunct research advisor for IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "But with the right practices and data sources, enterprises can effectively manage their Kubernetes spending and maximize the ROI of this vital platform."