FinOps capability
Run dev and test on schedule. Not around the clock.
Switch off development and test resources outside working hours, while you keep control of exceptions and uptime.
What it does
Trim non-production runtime nobody needs.
Switch off development and test resources outside working hours, while you control exceptions and uptime.
- Identify supported non-production resources where scheduled operations are appropriate.
- Configure start/stop windows and exceptions in line with application and team requirements.
- Record approved execution and operational outcomes, with permissions and impact reviewed before changes.
Data in
Cloud & operational data
Approved sources and scope
Analysis
Context & decisions
Rules, economics, ownership
Result
Measured outcomes
Review, validate, report
Why it matters
Stop paying for idle non-production hours.
Switch off resources on a schedule when no one needs them, with production and critical services protected.
Example
Shut down an approved test environment outside business hours while allowing temporary overrides.
Data and results
Schedules and cleanups, with the reasoning shown.
Required data and dependencies
Eligible resources, configured schedules, environment policies and approved execution permissions.
Operational outputs
Schedule policies, resource action records and runtime-related optimization context.
Related capabilities
Cloud Resource Discovery & Inventory
Connect asset reality to financial decisions
AI-Assisted Optimization Recommendations
Prioritize efficiency with operational context
FinOps Action & Remediation Workflows
Operationalize savings without bypassing change control
See Power Scheduling & Environment Cleanup in context.
Check how this feature fits your cloud, data, permissions and business needs.
Availability note
The CloudScore product team confirms what’s available; setup depth and requirements depend on your deployment.
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