Cloud environments make it easy to set up and use resources on demand, but this convenience often leads to unused or oversized resources being left behind. For instance, resources created temporarily for testing may be forgotten after the test ends, or some workloads may be running on instances that are larger than necessary.

In traditional on-premises environments, this might not have been a big issue since servers were already purchased. But in the cloud, every resource in use directly impacts your costs. That’s why identifying and optimizing unnecessary resources is essential.

The challenge is that it’s difficult to tell which resources are idle or oversized without the right tools. To address this, we’ve developed a feature called Resource Optimization.

This feature analyzes actual usage data to detect unused or underutilized resources and recommends actions—such as terminating idle instances or switching to more cost-effective instance types. It can also highlight cases where more resources may be needed to meet performance demands. With Resource Optimization, you can reduce waste, right-size your infrastructure, and unlock significant cloud cost savings.

Now, let’s dive into the key features of Resource Optimization.

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Key Cloud Resource Optimization Features

• Recommended for deleting unused resources: Recommends the removal of unnecessary resources created by analyzing past usage data but considered unused due to lack of usage
• Right-sizing: By analyzing resource performance, it is possible to determine whether the resources currently being used are being wasted due to instances that are too large or too small compared to the workload, and recommend appropriately sized resources
• Maximize cost savings: Maximize cost savings by preventing unnecessary costs through optimization tasks that match actual resource usage

If you are already using OpsNow360, simply log in and go to the [Asset] menu, then click [Resource Optimization] on the left-hand side.

Not signed up yet? No problem. Just follow the link here to create a free account and subscribe to the Basic (free) plan. Once you're in, head to the [Asset] → [Resource Optimization] menu to start optimizing your cloud resources right away.

If you're looking to reduce cloud costs by eliminating unnecessary resources, Resource Optimization in OpsNow360 makes it easy—and it is free to get started.

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