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Filters in Cost Analysis

FAQs​

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1. What types of date ranges can I filter by in Cost Analysis?​

You can filter by both custom dates and predefined presets such as:

  • 1D (Yesterday)
  • 7D (Last 7 days)
  • MTD (Month-to-date)
  • 1M (Previous full month)
  • YTD (Year-to-date)
    These presets help quickly analyze recent trends without manually setting dates.

2. How do I filter by tags or labels?​

Use the Tags or Cost Allocation Tags filter to select key-value pairs. You can apply filtering logic such as:

  • OR: Show results that match any of the selected conditions.
  • AND: Show results that match all selected conditions.
    Expand each key to filter by specific values within it.

3. What is the difference between "Usage" and "Normalized Usage" charts?​

  • Usage shows the absolute consumption of resources.
  • Normalized Usage adjusts values to enable easy comparison across different dimensions, helping visualize trends in a more balanced way.

4. Can I combine multiple filters in Cost Analysis?​

Yes, you can combine filters (e.g., date range, cost type, and tags) to create custom data views. However, AND and OR logic cannot be mixed within the same filter.

5. How do I clear applied filters?​

  • Click the Clear All button to remove all filters at once.
  • To clear an individual filter, click the red Clear button next to its name. This resets that specific filter without affecting others.

Filters enable users to narrow down and analyze specific data points, providing precise insights into cloud costs. This document explains the functionality of filters, how to use them, and their role in optimizing cost analysis.

Available Filters​

  1. Date Range

    • Custom Selection: Choose specific start and end dates.
    • Predefined Presets:
      • 1D: Yesterday.
      • 7D: Last 7 days (up to yesterday).
      • 14D: Last 14 days (up to yesterday).
      • MTD: Start of the current month to yesterday.
      • 1M: Previous full month.
      • 3M: Last 3 months (up to the last month).
      • 6M: Last 6 months (up to the last month).
      • 1Y: Last 12 months (up to the last month).
      • 3Y: Last 36 months (up to the last month).
      • YTD: Start of the current year to yesterday.

  2. Cost Type Filter data by categories such as:

    • Unblended
    • Blended
    • Amortized
    • List
    • Discounted Unblended
    • Discounted Amortized
    • Discounted List
    tip

    Refer to the dedicated documentation for detailed definitions of Cost Types.

  3. Dimensions

    • Key Features:
      • Search: Dynamically updates the list based on input.
      • Checkbox Selection: Choose specific items to include or exclude.
    • Logic:
      • Include: Show results that match the selected criteria.
      • Exclude: Remove results matching the selected criteria.
      • Contains: Show results that include the specified text or value.
      • Does Not Contain: Exclude results that include the specified text or value.
    • Buttons:
      • Apply: Confirms the selection and filters the data.
      • Clear: Resets the selection.

  4. Usage Chart

    • Availability: Enabled only when a single Cost Unit is selected.
    • Types of Charts:
      • Usage: Displays absolute usage.
      • Normalized Usage: Shows normalized values for easy comparison.

  5. Tags, Cost Allocation Tags, and Labels

    • Filter by key-value pairs.
    • Options:
      • Click a checkbox to filter all data matching the selected key.
      • Use the arrow to view and filter by specific values within a key.
    • Logic:
      • OR (default): Filters data matching any of the selected conditions.
      • AND: Filters data matching all selected conditions.
    note

    AND and OR logic cannot be used simultaneously.

How to Use Filters​

  1. Access Filters

    • Filters are displayed on the left side of the page.

  2. Apply Filters

    • Click on a filter to expand its options.
    • Use the search bar (if available) for refined filtering.
    • Select the desired options and click Apply to update the data view.

  3. Clear Filters

    • Use the Clear All button to reset all applied filters.
    • Click the red Clear button next to the filter name for individual filters.

  4. Interactive Behavior

    • When filters are applied, the list dynamically updates to reflect the selection.
    • Filters with "Contains" or "Does Not Contain" logic update in real-time as text is entered.

Examples of Filter Use Cases​

  1. Track Costs by Tag

    • Use the Tags filter to isolate costs associated with specific keys (e.g., CostCenter).
    • Drill down further by selecting a specific value (e.g., Finance).

  2. Analyze Usage Trends

    • Select a specific Cost Unit (e.g., GB) and enable the Usage Chart to visualize trends over time.

  3. Custom Date Ranges

    • Use the Date Range filter to analyze costs for a particular project timeline.

Filters in nOps Cost Analysis provide the flexibility and precision needed to gain actionable insights into cloud spending. By combining multiple filters, users can create tailored views to focus on the data that matters most.