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Zesty is thrilled to introduce Zesty Kompass, a platform designed to redefine Kubernetes optimization. Zesty Kompass tackles the deep-seated challenges of managing Kubernetes configurations that lead to costly resource overprovisioning and suboptimal operational efficiency. 

With our innovative Multi-Dimensional Automation approach, facilitated by our unique HiberScale technology, Kompass enables seamless and continuous cost optimization of Kubernetes environments, ensuring organizations can save up to 70% in Kubernetes costs without compromising on application performance and SLAs.

The Problem: A constant compromise for DevOps & Infrastructure teams 

Kubernetes has been widely adopted for its ability to efficiently manage containerized applications. However, Kubernetes environments face several constraints, particularly in the time it takes to boot new nodes and in scaling storage effectively. This complication limits DevOps and infrastructure teams’ ability to respond quickly to spikes in demand, potentially impacting application stability. 

To manage these challenges and maintain application resiliency and SLAs, teams often resort to overprovisioning resources while failing to leverage cost-effective methods. As a result, much of the allocated resources remain underutilized or idle. According to recent studies, up to 83% of container costs are attributed to idle resources, with 70% of provisioned disk capacity typically going unused.

However, cloud ROI has become a concern in recent years and overprovisioning resources as a means of precaution is no longer seen as viable. That means that DevOps engineers are held increasingly accountable for cloud infrastructure costs and are expected to actively and proactively work towards higher cost-effectiveness. 

Zesty Kompass is developed to address these critical issues and allow teams to manage their Kubernetes resources without the typical trade-offs between cost, performance, and stability.

The Multi-Dimensional Automation approach

To solve the constant compromise and ensure organizations can achieve optimal performance and cost, we developed our Multi-Dimensional Automation approach (MDA) to K8s optimization. This approach is enhanced by a unique technology called HiberScale. Following a recent acquisition of Qubex, HiberScale allows large-scale hibernation and instant reactivation of Kubernetes nodes within 30 seconds.  

The MDA approach combines several automation technologies to optimize both compute and storage aspects of Kubernetes optimization. By automating node headroom reduction, persistent volume scaling, and Spot Instance management, users can maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in their Kubernetes environment. These capabilities are complemented by insights and tailored recommendations to achieve unmatched savings and efficiency. 

A holistic, unified platform for Kubernetes optimization

Zesty Kompass is a single, unified platform that leverages the Multi-Dimensional Automation approach to transform K8s optimization. Here is an overview of how the different components of the platform work to achieve unmatched savings and operational efficiency: 

Headroom reduction: Eliminate nodes’ headroom with zero SLA compromise

With HiberScale technology, new nodes can be deployed 5X faster than average, springing to action within just 30 seconds. This rapid response reduces the node buffer needed for traffic peaks by up to 70%, minimizing resource overprovisioning. The result is enhanced resource efficiency and increased CPU utilization, ensuring rapid scalability without compromising SLAs.

Spot automation: Boost Spot Instances usage with confidence

With HiberScale technology, users can now cover more of their Kubernetes workloads with Spot Instances without risking application failure by allowing quick node reactivation in case of Spot termination. With this unique combination of Spot automation and HiberScale technology, users can confidently boost Spot Instance usage and cut costs by up to 70%.

Storage autoscaling: Make your PVC scalable – as it should be

Zesty Kompass dynamically adjusts Kubernetes persistent volumes based on real-time needs without downtime. By creating a virtual filesystem of smaller volumes, it tracks usage and disk metadata to automatically add, remove, or extend storage as demands fluctuate. This approach prevents overprovisioning and storage capacity failures, enhances scalability, and leads to up to 70% savings on storage costs.

Insights: Identify Kubernetes savings opportunities

Kompass provides users with granular visibility into Kubernetes costs, aiming to improve decision-making processes and reduce the overall time spent on manual optimization tasks such as resource right-sizing and allocation. Leveraging AI algorithms, Kompass collects and analyzes data in real time to identify inefficiencies quickly. On top of a detailed view of clusters, nodes, and workload costs, users get actionable recommendations to improve the cost-effectiveness of their environments.  

Redefining Kubernetes boundaries

Building on Zesty’s unique Multi-Dimensional Automation approach, Zesty Kompass platform leverages advanced technologies to make them readily available and actionable for DevOps and infrastructure teams. By resolving the traditional trade-off between cost efficiency, performance, and resiliency, Kompass adds another layer of efficiency on top of the existing K8s scaling mechanism. Now, organizations can focus on innovation and driving business outcomes, assured that their Kubernetes environments are optimized continuously and efficiently. This solution is the first step in Zesty’s comprehensive roadmap aimed at improving and optimizing Kubernetes environments.

Click here to learn more about how Zesty Kompass can help your organization streamline Kubernetes optimization or to book a demo.