Welcome to Tailwarden! This guide will help you get started and make the most of our platform's features. Let's dive into the steps:
Step 1: Connect your account
To access data on Tailwarden, connecting a cloud account is essential. You might have done this during onboarding, but it's always good to revisit and ensure everything is set up correctly. Remember, there are two critical steps:
Collecting cloud resources: This step involves linking your cloud accounts to Tailwarden to start gathering data on your cloud resources.
Granular insights on costs: The second step focuses on cost data. Initiate this early, as it can take up to 24 hours for cloud providers to deliver detailed cost data.
Step 2: Get a first overview of your entire infrastructure with the dashboard
This detailed guide will help you go through the dashboard, packed with insights on your entire infrastructure! But in a nutshell, you can already see here:
The most expensive resources or services over different periods of time
The cost evolution of your entire cloud infrastructure
The first part of your tag audit
Step 3: Discover the inventory
The inventory tab is where Tailwarden's capabilities truly shine. Here, you'll find all resources from your connected cloud accounts, along with a powerful filtering system to manipulate the data. For a comprehensive understanding of the inventory, filters, and views, check out this detailed guide.
Step 4: Achieve key milestones with Tailwarden
A) Unparalleled transparency in cost management
Understanding and managing cloud costs can be complex. Tailwarden simplifies this with intuitive cost reports, allowing easy filtering and grouping. Stay tuned for an upcoming major release that will provide deeper insights into data transfer costs!
B) Set up your tags on autopilot
Effective tag management is crucial in cloud computing. Tailwarden automates this process, making it effortless to manage, categorize, and allocate costs in your cloud environment. Our platform supports essential tags like Owner, CostCenter, Environment, Service, Compliance, Project, and ExpiryDate, ensuring your resources align with organizational goals and compliance requirements. For a detailed guide on setting up your tags on autopilot with Tailwarden, read our blog post.
C) Maintain a robustly secured infrastructure
Stay tuned for our upcoming release focused on enhancing infrastructure security.
Ready to reclaim control of your cloud infrastructure? Connect with us to explore Tailwarden's capabilities and book a personalized demo.