The Hidden Cost of Idle K8s Resources (and What to Do About It)

Learn about the hidden inefficiencies in Kubernetes clusters that silently drive up cloud spend. Idle pods, over-provisioned nodes, and unused storage often go unnoticed, even in mature environments. This session focuses on how to detect idle resources, measure their real-world impact, and apply technical strategies to reclaim efficiency.

You’ll learn:

• How to identify idle CPU, memory, storage, and nodes in complex K8s clusters
• Techniques to measure the real cost of unused resources
• Strategies for right-sizing, autoscaling, and scheduled hibernation
• How to continuously monitor and prevent idle resources from accumulating