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Tagging Policies

Summary​

Implementing robust tagging policies helps streamline resource identification, enhances automation, and improves governance and compliance.

Use the Tagging Policies page to monitor the tagging of cloud resources.

What you can do​

  • Details: Monitor the Status of each policy. In the Filters see the list of selected resource attribute values participating in the sample.

  • A Tooltip: Get a hint about the number of violations over the last three days by hovering at the icon next to the Last check text.

  • Email Notification: Receive an alert when a policy violation is detected. Relevant for users with the organization manager role.

Actions​

  • Add a Tagging Policy: Create a new policy by clicking the green "Add" button. Specify the name, start date, the type of tag, its value, and filters.

  • Manage Policies: Click on a table row to edit, delete, or view detailed information about a policy, including policy violation history.

Tips​

  • Use Tagging for Organization: Implement a consistent tagging strategy to categorize and track cloud resources, making it easier to manage, monitor, and optimize resource usage across different projects or departments.

  • Establish Standardized Tagging Conventions: Define and enforce a consistent tagging schema across your organization to ensure clarity and uniformity, making it easier to manage and report on resources.

  • Regularly Audit and Update Tags: Conduct periodic audits of resource tags to ensure they remain accurate and relevant, and update them as necessary to reflect changes in organizational structure or resource usage.