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K8s Cost Transparency with OpenCost: An Open Source Approach

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Session Description

Join us for a deep dive into OpenCost, the open-source standard for monitoring and managing cloud and Kubernetes costs. This session explores how OpenCost brings cost transparency to modern infrastructure.

Learn how to deploy OpenCost, visualize cost metrics, and make data-driven decisions to optimize your infrastructure spending — all while staying open source.

Whether you're a DevOps engineer, platform team member, or cloud enthusiast, this meetup will help you understand the principles of FinOps the open-source way.

Key Takeaways
  • Introduction to OpenCost architecture and core components

  • Live demo: Setting up OpenCost in a Kubernetes cluster

  • Integrations with Prometheus, Grafana, and cloud providers

  • Cost attribution, efficiency tracking, and optimization techniques

  • Open discussion on FinOps best practices using OpenCost in cloud platforms.

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Speakers

manesh mohan
Devops Engineer Techxle consulting private limited
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manesh-mohan-a-04bb82125/
manesh mohan

I am a DevOps Engineer and open-source enthusiast with hands-on experience in managing and automating infrastructure across multi-cloud environments. My core expertise lies in Kubernetes—setting up, scaling, and managing clusters in production. I’ve actively contributed to building robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing system reliability, and integrating cutting-edge technologies, including AI-based solutions. Passionate about exploring emerging tech, I thrive on solving complex infrastructure challenges and enabling teams to ship faster and smarter.

Reviews

lgtm, please ensure that demo uses only Open Source Tools

Reviewer #1 Approved