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OpenOps is an open-source platform designed to automate cloud cost optimization workflows across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Developed in collaboration with FinOps experts like Paweł Zubkiewicz, it helps identify unnecessary cloud expenses, idle resources, and inefficient configurations.
Key Workflows in OpenOps:
- NAT Gateway Optimization – Detects underutilized NAT gateways.
- Elastic IP Idle Address Cleanup – Identifies and removes unattached Elastic IPs.
- Idle Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) Detection – Finds unused load balancers.
- DynamoDB Over-Provisioned Capacity Detection – Optimizes read/write capacity.
- VPC Gateway Usage Best Practices – Ensures cost-efficient VPC configurations.
You Should Know:
AWS CLI Commands for Cost Optimization
1. Find Unattached Elastic IPs
aws ec2 describe-addresses --query 'Addresses[?AssociationId==null].PublicIp' --output text
Action: Release unused Elastic IPs
aws ec2 release-address --allocation-id <ALLOCATION_ID>
2. Detect Idle Load Balancers
aws elbv2 describe-load-balancers --query 'LoadBalancers[?length(LoadBalancerArn)><code>0</code>].LoadBalancerArn' --output text
Action: Delete unused ELBs
aws elbv2 delete-load-balancer --load-balancer-arn <ARN>
3. Check NAT Gateway Usage
aws ec2 describe-nat-gateways --query 'NatGateways[?State==<code>available</code>].NatGatewayId' --output text
Action: Delete unnecessary NAT gateways
aws ec2 delete-nat-gateway --nat-gateway-id <NAT_ID>
4. DynamoDB Provisioned Capacity Audit
aws dynamodb describe-table --table-name <TABLE_NAME> --query 'Table.ProvisionedThroughput'
Action: Enable Auto Scaling
aws application-autoscaling register-scalable-target --service-namespace dynamodb --resource-id "table/<TABLE_NAME>" --scalable-dimension "dynamodb:table:WriteCapacityUnits" --min-capacity 1 --max-capacity 50
5. List Unused EBS Volumes
aws ec2 describe-volumes --filters Name=status,Values=available --query 'Volumes[].VolumeId' --output text
Action: Delete unused volumes
aws ec2 delete-volume --volume-id <VOLUME_ID>
OpenOps vs. CloudPouch
- OpenOps → Open-source, requires deployment, ideal for teams with FinOps expertise.
- CloudPouch → Commercial desktop app, plug-and-play for quick cost savings.
What Undercode Say:
Cloud cost optimization is critical for enterprises, and OpenOps provides a powerful, extensible framework for FinOps automation. By leveraging AWS CLI commands, teams can manually audit resources, but OpenOps streamlines this with pre-built workflows. Expect more AI-driven cost anomaly detection in future updates.
Expected Output:
Unattached EIPs: 192.0.2.1 Idle ELBs: arn:aws:elasticloadbalancing:us-east-1:123456789012:loadbalancer/app/my-load-balancer/1234567890123456 Unused NAT Gateways: nat-1234567890abcdef0
Prediction:
Open-source FinOps tools like OpenOps will dominate cloud cost management, reducing reliance on proprietary SaaS solutions. AI-powered cost forecasting will become standard in 2024.
Relevant URL: OpenOps GitHub (if available)
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Reported By: Pawelzubkiewicz Finops – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
