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16 Nov 2022 - Aditi Mishra

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Kubecost Open Sources OpenCost: an Open Source Standard for Kubernetes Cost Monitoring

The open-source Kubernetes OpenCost standard enables teams to work with a unified methodology for tracking, calculating, and controlling costs across many settings.

Webb Brown, CEO of Kubecost, spoke at KubeCon+CloudNativeCon NA 2022 and talked about OpenCost, its relevance to developers, and the state of Kubernetes cost management.

What is the state of Kubernetes cost management today, and where are we heading?
What does OpenCost enable for this ecosystem, and what integrations are being delivered to end-users?
Are there any plans to integrate with other cloud providers or vendors?
How is Kubecost going to be free for unlimited clusters?

For Kubernetes, Kubecost creates tools for real-time cost management and monitoring. A vendor-neutral open-source project called OpenCost measures and distributes infrastructure and container expenses.

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