FinOps & Cost Practical By Samson Tanimawo, PhD Published Nov 19, 2025 4 min read

Rightsizing Recommendation Tools

AWS Compute Optimizer; vendor tools.

Overview

Rightsizing Recommendation Tools: a practical look at the patterns that work and the trade-offs that matter.

AWS Compute Optimizer; vendor tools. The full picture, in three sections.

The approach

Each pattern has a context where it wins. Understand the context before applying.

Tooling matters. Pick tools that fit the workflow; don't force-fit.

Why this compounds

Healthy practice compounds year over year. Year 1 lays the foundation.

Year 2 and beyond: practices become habits; quality improves measurably.