Cloud Optimization | Hokstad Consulting

IAM Policy Design for Multi-Cloud Compliance

Compliance Management Automation Cloud Optimization

Centralise identity, adopt Zero Trust and Policy‑as‑Code, and use AI to reduce over‑permissioning and maintain GDPR/ISO/NCSC compliance across AWS, Azure and GCP.

ArgoCD vs Flux: Multi-Cluster Kubernetes Support

DevOps Management Automation Cloud Optimization

Compare ArgoCD’s centralised hub-and-spoke control plane with Flux’s distributed agent model to choose the right GitOps approach for multi-cluster Kubernetes.

Scaling Stateful Workloads: Persistent Storage Guide

Database Management Cloud Optimization DevOps Management

How to use PVs, PVCs, StorageClasses and StatefulSets to scale stateful apps in Kubernetes while avoiding data loss, I/O bottlenecks and cost overruns.

How to Identify Gaps in Cloud Readiness

Cloud Computing Cloud Optimization Compliance Management DevOps Management

Assess infrastructure, applications, skills and security to spot cloud migration gaps and create a prioritised roadmap for a smoother, cost-effective move.

Top 7 Rate Limiting Algorithms Explained

DevOps Management Cloud Optimization Resource Allocation

Compare seven rate-limiting algorithms—token/leaky buckets, fixed and sliding windows, and GCRA—to weigh memory, accuracy and burst handling for APIs and distributed systems.

Service Discovery and Load Balancing: How They Work Together

DevOps Management Automation Cloud Optimization

How service discovery and load balancing work together to keep microservices scalable, resilient and efficiently routed across dynamic environments.

Cloud Cost Tools: Features Comparison Guide

Cloud Optimization Cost Management DevOps Management

Compare seven cloud cost platforms by features, Kubernetes support, anomaly detection, forecasting and pricing to choose the right tool for FinOps, DevOps or finance teams.

Vertical Scaling in Cloud: Cost vs Performance Trade-offs

Cloud Optimization Cost Management Resource Allocation

Clear breakdown of vertical scaling in the cloud: when it’s effective, how hardware limits and licensing inflate costs, and practical steps to optimise performance and spend.

How to Identify Critical Workloads for Migration

Cloud Optimization Collaboration Resource Allocation

A step-by-step guide to prioritise workloads for cloud migration: assess readiness, map dependencies, size resources and plan phased migration waves.

Forecasting Cloud Costs with Predictive Analytics Models

Cloud Optimization Collaboration Cost Management

Forecast cloud spend with trend, driver and hybrid predictive models to reduce variance, align budgets and trigger alerts for unexpected cost spikes.

Ultimate Guide to Scaling Stateful Applications

DevOps Management Cloud Optimization Database Management

Guide to scaling stateful apps on Kubernetes: sharding, replication, StatefulSets, persistent storage, monitoring and autoscaling best practices.

Argo Rollouts: Traffic Shaping for Kubernetes Deployments

DevOps Management Automation Cloud Optimization

Run canary and blue‑green deployments with Argo Rollouts: percentage, header and mirror traffic shaping, metrics-driven automation and automated rollbacks.