This VMware whitepaper explores FinOps practices for Kubernetes, addressing challenges in container cost allocation, visibility, and optimization. Traditional cloud cost models fail in containerized environments due to shared resources and dynamic workloads. The paper outlines strategies to inform, optimize, and operate: understanding Kubernetes cost drivers, implementing labeling and namespace strategies for accurate allocation, rightsizing pods and nodes, leveraging autoscaling and discount types, and enforcing governance policies. It emphasizes collaboration between DevOps and finance teams to manage costs effectively, supported by native and third-party tools for multi-cloud environments.

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