Terraform Academy · AI Coach Platform

AI Cloud Cost Advisor

Review cloud consumption, design choices and operating practices for optimisation opportunities.

Objective: Identify safe cost improvements without compromising reliability, security or compliance.

Practical guidance

Context and preparation

01

Define workload purpose, demand and service objectives

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02

Collect current usage, commitments and cost allocation

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03

Identify lifecycle and contractual constraints

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Practical guidance

Guided coaching workflow

01

Assess rightsizing, scheduling, storage and commitment options

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02

Compare cost against performance and resilience

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03

Prioritise actions by value, risk and effort

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Practical guidance

Validation and responsible use

01

Verify prices and commercial terms using current sources

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02

Require change control before implementation

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03

Track realised savings rather than estimates alone

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