What are common anti-patterns for Kubernetes cost optimization?

Keywords: Kubernetes, cost optimization, anti-patterns, cloud costs, resource allocation, unused resources, scaling issues
Description: Explore common anti-patterns in Kubernetes that hinder cost optimization, leading to unnecessary cloud expenses and inefficiencies in resource management.
<!-- Common Anti-Patterns for Kubernetes Cost Optimization --> <ul> <li>Oversized Resources: Allocating more CPU and memory than necessary for your pods can lead to excessive costs.</li> <li>Unused Resources: Leaving unused or underutilized resources running wastes budget. Regular audits can help identify and terminate these.</li> <li>Ignoring Auto-Scaling: Not utilizing Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA) or Cluster Autoscaler can result in over-provisioning during low-demand periods.</li> <li>Fixed Ingress Controller Resources: Static resource allocation for ingress controllers leads to waste during peak and off-peak times.</li> <li>Neglecting Node Optimization: Failing to optimize node sizes based on workload characteristics can also inflate costs.</li> </ul>

Keywords: Kubernetes cost optimization anti-patterns cloud costs resource allocation unused resources scaling issues