Introduction
Welcome back to our riveting series on Cloud Cost Management! In the first installment, we delved deep into understanding the essence of cost management through its three main pillars: Total Cost of Ownership, Cost Analysis, and Cost Optimization Capabilities. Now, as we tread further, let’s spotlight the crucial balance between cost and price, especially for the avid users of Horizon!
The Need for a New Perspective
Imagine being an extensive user of Desktop as a Service via Horizon. You’d naturally be keen on understanding the cost and price dynamics of your infrastructure – particularly when dealing with Horizon-specific elements like the VDI Pool, RDS Farm, VDI Desktop Session, and more. That’s where Aria Operations shines! All you need is to download Management Pack for Horizon and you get all the metrics available here.
How to do Showback and Chargeback for Horizon Objects
Aria Operations doesn’t just present cost and price metrics – it provides a panoramic view across all Horizon objects. Whether it’s Showback, Chargeback, or ROI Analysis, Aria has got you covered. Plus, the freedom to craft dashboards tailored for your unique requirements is just the cherry on top!
1. Showback & Horizon:
Cost Showback is no less than an art. It’s where IT costs are systematically allocated to various business units or users, VDI Pools, RDS Farms and other key constructs of Horizon. Such a strategy not only amplifies IT resource value awareness but also drives efficient resource utilization. And yes, with Aria Operations, you can enhance cost accuracy by seamlessly editing Cost Drivers. This helps you obtain VM costs using our patented cost engine. These VM costs are then aggregated to get your Horizon object costs like cost per user or VDI pool etc.
2. The Chargeback Paradigm for Horizon:
For those who manage vast enterprises or offer services, Chargeback is the linchpin. It’s the process of billing based on usage, and with Aria Operations, the VM prices are set with precision, ensuring optimal chargeback for every User or VDI Pool, RDS farm etc.
3. ROI Analysis – Cost vs. Price Dynamics:
ROI isn’t just a metric; it’s a story of your investments. The Aria dashboard is your storyteller, narrating the intricate relationship between the costs incurred and the prices set. It’s a tool that ensures the prices you set don’t just cover costs but also bring value. ROI Analysis gives you a constant send of Profit or Loss is you are providing your infrastructure as a service to the application teams or users.
Summary
Cost Management for Horizon Objects is not just about numbers – it’s about strategy, value, and growth. With tools like Aria Operations, not only can we decode the numbers but also make them work for us. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this series, where we’ll continue to unravel the mysteries of cost management!
Stay Curious, Stay Informed!
