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Instant EBS Volume Clones: new AWS feature
Instant EBS Volume Clones: new AWS feature

By Evgeny Anikiev | October 21, 2025

So AWS just made our lives easier. EBS Volume Clones are here, and they're a game changer for anyone tired of the snapshot dance. Here's what changed: Before: Snapshot → …

EC2 Capacity Manager: see all your capacity in one place
EC2 Capacity Manager: see all your capacity in one place

By Evgeny Anikiev | October 21, 2025

AWS just announced EC2 Capacity Manager, and if you're managing EC2 at scale, this is worth your attention. Here's what changed: instead of bouncing between the AWS Console, CloudWatch, Cost …

What is FinOps, Why It's Needed in 2025, and How It Works
What is FinOps, Why It's Needed in 2025, and How It Works

By Evgeny Anikiev | August 15, 2025

FinOps (short for "Financial Operations" or cloud financial management) is an operational framework and cultural practice that helps organisations maximise the value of their cloud spending while enabling timely, data-driven …

How to reduce your cloud bills using OpenCost
How to reduce your cloud bills using OpenCost

By Evgeny Anikiev | June 12, 2025

In the cloud-native development era, managing cloud costs is essential for businesses. OpenCost is an open-source tool that helps reduce expenses by monitoring Kubernetes environments and optimizing resource usage. Developed …

💵 Kubernetes Cost Optimization: Here’s How to Stop Wasting Millions
💵 Kubernetes Cost Optimization: Here’s How to Stop Wasting Millions

By Evgeny Anikiev | June 12, 2025

Kubernetes has revolutionized cloud-native infrastructure, but poor resource management is costing some companies millions in wasted cloud spending. According to Sysdig’s 2023 report, 69% of CPU resources and 49% of …

Why DevOps Isn’t Just Automation
Why DevOps Isn’t Just Automation

By Evgeny Anikiev |

In many discussions about DevOps, the focus is often on tools, pipelines, and automation scripts. While automation is undeniably important, equating DevOps solely with automation misses the point. A more …