In this 13-minute conference talk from Conf42 DevOps 2025, Pradeep Gaddamidi explores strategies for achieving cost-effective cloud monitoring and logging. Learn how to select budget-friendly software and hardware solutions, implement automation to improve efficiency, and understand the critical differences between SLA, SLO, and SLI metrics. Discover effective approaches for incident management and reducing toil, along with practical techniques for managing workloads and overcoming common challenges in cloud environments. The presentation provides a comprehensive roadmap for DevOps professionals looking to optimize their monitoring and logging practices while controlling costs.
Journey to Cost-Effective Cloud Monitoring and Logging
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction and Agenda
00:59 Choosing Cost-Effective Software and Hardware
03:56 Implementing Automation
05:57 Understanding SLA, SLO, and SLI
07:36 Handling Incidents and Toil
10:09 Managing Workload and Challenges
12:14 Conclusion and Q&A
Taught by
Conf42
