Explore cost-effective strategies for managing Amazon EKS in this conference talk from Conf42 KubeCon Native 2024. Dive into the fundamentals of Amazon EKS, analyze its cost components, and learn practical optimization techniques. Discover the power of KubeCost through a live demonstration and understand AWS Split Cost Allocation Data for better resource management. Examine auto-scaling strategies and witness Carpenter in action to enhance cluster efficiency. Gain valuable insights and key takeaways to become a frugal Kubernetes engineer, maximizing your EKS deployment while minimizing costs.

Syllabus

Introduction and Session Overview
Understanding Amazon EKS
Cost Components of Amazon EKS
Cost Optimization Strategies
Introduction to KubeCost
KubeCost Demo
AWS Split Cost Allocation Data
Auto Scaling Strategies
Carpenter in Action
Key Takeaways and Conclusion