Setting Up Your First Tool
A step-by-step guide to selecting, implementing, and using your first CloudCostChefs tool for Azure and OCI environments.
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Introduction
CloudCostChefs offers a variety of tools designed to help you optimize your cloud costs and implement FinOps practices in Azure and OCI environments. This guide will walk you through the process of selecting and setting up your first tool, providing a foundation for your cloud cost optimization journey.
Each tool is designed to address specific cost optimization challenges, from identifying forgotten resources to automating tagging for better cost allocation. By starting with one tool and experiencing its benefits, you'll build momentum for broader FinOps adoption in your organization.
Choosing Your First Tool
When selecting your first CloudCostChefs tool, consider these factors to ensure you start with the one that delivers the most immediate value for your organization:
Quick Wins
Start with tools that can identify immediate cost-saving opportunities, such as forgotten resources or oversized instances.
Implementation Effort
Choose tools with minimal setup requirements and prerequisites for your first implementation.
Organizational Pain Points
Address your most pressing cloud cost challenges first to demonstrate immediate value.
Cloud Provider Focus
Select tools specific to your primary cloud provider (Azure or OCI) for maximum relevance.
Based on our experience, these tools typically provide the quickest value for new users:
- For Azure: Azure Forgotten Resource Detective - identifies unused resources for immediate cost savings
- For OCI: OCI Orphaned Disk Detective - finds and helps manage unattached block volumes
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