Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information & Features
What is Sedai's Azure Managed Disks Optimization and how does it work?
Sedai's Azure Managed Disks Optimization is an autonomous solution that continuously rightsizes disk performance tiers, reclaims unattached (orphaned) disks, and migrates disks to newer, more cost-effective types such as Premium SSD v2. It analyzes historical IOPS and throughput to move underused disks to lower-cost tiers, upgrades bottlenecked disks, and recommends modernization when newer disk types offer better value. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
How does Sedai decide whether a disk needs a higher or lower performance tier?
Sedai analyzes historical IOPS and throughput data for each disk. If a disk is underused, Sedai recommends moving it to a lower-cost tier. If a disk is bottlenecked, it recommends upgrading to a higher tier or migrating to a newer disk type like Premium SSD v2. Note: Sedai's recommendations are based on observed usage patterns and may not capture one-off or future workload spikes; manual review is available before changes are applied.
What happens to an unattached (orphaned) disk before Sedai recommends deleting it?
Sedai identifies disks that are not attached to any VM and flags them as orphaned. Before recommending deletion, Sedai can automatically create a snapshot of the disk to protect against data loss. This ensures that data can be recovered if needed. Note: Users should verify that the disk is not needed for compliance or backup purposes before deletion.
Does optimizing a disk require taking down the VM it's attached to?
For disks attached to running VMs, Sedai follows a safe, automated sequence: it performs safety checks, stops the VM, applies the disk change, and then restarts the VM. This process is handled automatically to minimize downtime and risk. Note: There may be a brief service interruption during the operation; critical workloads should plan for maintenance windows.
What does Sedai mean by "modernization" recommendations for Azure Managed Disks?
Modernization recommendations refer to migrating disks to newer types, such as Premium SSD v2, which often provide better performance at a lower price compared to older disk types. Sedai identifies disks that were provisioned years earlier and recommends migration when newer options offer improved value. Note: Migration may require downtime and should be scheduled appropriately.
Can I review disk changes before they're applied?
Yes, Sedai allows users to review and approve recommended disk changes before they are executed. This provides an additional layer of control and ensures that teams can validate changes in line with their operational policies. Note: Full automation is available for teams that prefer hands-off operation, but manual review is recommended for critical workloads.
How does Sedai ensure safe, autonomous optimization for Azure Managed Disks?
Sedai is designed with safety as a core principle. It performs continuous health verification before, during, and after every action, uses automatic rollbacks if risk is detected, and applies incremental changes rather than all-at-once optimizations. This patented approach allows Sedai to make autonomous optimizations in production without causing incidents or breaching SLOs. Note: Teams with highly custom disk configurations should validate compatibility before enabling full autonomy.
Pricing & Plans
How is Sedai's Azure Managed Disks Optimization priced?
Sedai uses a resource-based pricing model, where costs are determined by the resources optimized and the value delivered. For Azure and Kubernetes environments, tailored pricing is available. All costs are transparently outlined on Sedai's pricing page, and discounts from cloud billing accounts (such as Reserved Instances or Savings Plans) are factored into cost and savings calculations. Note: For specific pricing details, contact Sedai sales or request a demo.
Implementation & Ease of Use
How long does it take to implement Sedai for Azure Managed Disks Optimization?
Initial setup for Sedai can be completed in as little as 15 minutes using agentless or agent-based deployment. For more advanced AI Agent Optimization, implementation typically takes two to three weeks. Personalized onboarding, extensive documentation, and a community Slack channel are available to support adoption. Note: Complex environments may require additional integration time.
What integrations does Sedai support for Azure environments?
Sedai integrates with Azure Monitor, Azure Cloud, and 12+ APMs including Datadog and Prometheus. It also supports integration with ServiceNow, PagerDuty, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Terraform, and other CI/CD pipelines. This enables Sedai to fit into existing enterprise workflows for monitoring, notifications, and automation. Note: Some integrations may require additional configuration; see the technical documentation for details.
Where can I find technical documentation for Sedai's Azure Managed Disks Optimization?
Comprehensive onboarding guides, Azure optimization documentation, and step-by-step instructions are available at docs.sedai.io/get-started. These resources cover setup, integration, and best practices for maximizing the benefits of Sedai. Note: Some advanced topics may require direct support from Sedai's technical team.
Security & Compliance
Is Sedai SOC 2 certified?
Yes, Sedai is SOC 2 certified, demonstrating adherence to stringent security and compliance standards for data protection. For more details, visit the Sedai Security page. Note: For additional certifications or compliance requirements, contact Sedai directly.
Business Impact & Use Cases
What business impact can I expect from using Sedai for Azure Managed Disks?
Sedai delivers up to 50% reduction in cloud costs by rightsizing disk tiers and reclaiming orphaned disks. It also improves application performance by ensuring disks are matched to workload needs, and automates repetitive management tasks, freeing up engineering time. Note: Actual results may vary depending on environment complexity and baseline disk utilization.
Who can benefit from Sedai's Azure Managed Disks Optimization?
Sedai is designed for IT/cloud operations managers, FinOps leads, technology leaders (CTO, CIO, VP Engineering), SREs, and platform engineers in organizations using Azure. It is especially valuable for teams seeking to reduce cloud costs, automate disk management, and improve performance without manual intervention. Note: Organizations with highly specialized disk requirements should validate fit before deployment.
Customer Success & Case Studies
Are there any customer success stories related to Sedai's disk optimization?
While specific Azure Managed Disks case studies are not publicly documented, Sedai has delivered measurable results for customers such as KnowBe4 (up to 50% cost savings), Palo Alto Networks ($3.5 million saved), and Belcorp (77% latency reduction in AWS Lambda). These outcomes demonstrate Sedai's ability to optimize cloud resources and reduce costs. Note: For Azure-specific references, contact Sedai sales for the latest case studies.
