Resource tagging is the process of applying metadata tags to cloud resources, such as servers, storage, or network, that contain information about the resource's associated workload, environment, ownership, or other attributes. Resource tagging can help with identifying, organizing, and managing cloud resources, as well as tracking their cost and usage1. By employing resource tagging, the company can assign tags to the servers that indicate which department owns them, and use those tags to filter and report on the resource consumption and billing.
Compute usage reports are reports that provide detailed information about the usage of compute resources, such as servers, in a cloud environment. Compute usage reports can show metrics such as CPU, memory, disk, or network utilization, as well as the duration and frequency of usage2. By reviewing the compute usage reports, the company can monitor the performance and demand of the servers, and identify the causes and patterns of the spikes in CPU usage. Compute usage reports can also help with optimizing the compute resources, such as scaling, right-sizing, or consolidating the