This is an article from DZone's 2023 Kubernetes in the Enterprise Trend Report.
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The financial intricacies of Kubernetes deployments demand more than reactive measures alone. Organizations have a choice: react to costs as they arise or employ FinOps (financial operations) practices to anticipate and manage expenditures proactively. Yet the road to efficient Kubernetes FinOps is far from one-dimensional. It's an ever-evolving practice that must be fine-tuned according to operational realities and architectural demands. If a certain cost model continues to yield returns without overwhelming resources, perhaps it's due for scaling. Conversely, a recurring budgetary shortfall may signal the need for an extensive financial overhaul.