SmartOps Features & Security

Comprehensive guide to Ohlala SmartOps features with emphasis on the approval system that ensures infrastructure safety

Core Capabilities

Infrastructure Discovery

  • Automatic EC2 Detection: Zero-configuration discovery of SSM-enabled instances
  • Tag-Based Organization: Intelligent grouping by environment, application, and team
  • Multi-Region Support: Manages instances across all supported AWS regions

Cost Intelligence

  • Usage Analysis: Deep dive into actual vs. provisioned capacity
  • AI-Powered Recommendations: ML-driven rightsizing suggestions
  • Savings Calculations: Precise cost impact modeling with confidence intervals

Smart Troubleshooting

  • AI-Guided Diagnostics: Step-by-step issue resolution assistance
  • Remote Command Execution: Secure SSM-based command execution with approval
  • Pattern Recognition: Intelligent problem identification and solution suggestions

On-Demand Analytics

  • Health Assessments: Infrastructure status reports when requested
  • Performance Insights: Capacity planning and optimization recommendations
  • Custom Reports: Team-specific views and executive summaries

Detailed Feature Documentation

Cost Optimization →

Comprehensive FinOps capabilities for EC2 cost management:

  • Rightsizing recommendations with usage pattern analysis
  • Reserved Instance planning and optimization
  • Schedule-based scaling opportunities
  • ROI calculations and savings tracking

Monitoring & Analytics →

On-demand monitoring and reporting features:

  • Health reports and status dashboards
  • Performance metrics and trend analysis
  • Automated reporting and scheduled updates
  • Custom analytics and team-specific views

Security & Compliance →

Enterprise-grade security and audit capabilities:

  • Approval system deep dive
  • Complete audit trails and compliance reporting
  • Identity and access management integration
  • Security best practices and safeguards

AI & Safety Features

Intelligent Understanding

  • Natural Language Processing: Understands context and intent
  • Fuzzy Matching: Handles typos and variations in commands
  • Context Awareness: Remembers conversation history for follow-ups

Safety by Design

  • Read-First Policy: All operations require explicit confirmation
  • Risk Assessment: AI evaluates potential impact before actions
  • Audit Trail: Complete logging with user identity tracking

Quick Start

Try These Commands

$$@Ohlala SmartOps what instances do I have? @Ohlala SmartOps show me a health report @Ohlala SmartOps analyze my EC2 costs @Ohlala SmartOps which instances need attention?$$

Best Practices

  1. Start with Read-Only: Explore monitoring features first
  2. Use Natural Language: Don’t worry about exact syntax
  3. Review Before Approving: Always check what commands will do
  4. Ask Follow-ups: Build on previous responses for context

Integration Capabilities

Native AWS Services

  • EC2: Complete instance lifecycle management
  • Systems Manager: Secure command execution
  • CloudWatch: Metrics collection and analysis
  • Cost Explorer: Detailed cost analysis
  • Bedrock: AI-powered insights

Communication Platforms

  • Microsoft Teams: Primary chat interface with full feature support
  • Azure AD: Enterprise identity and access management
  • Slack: Coming soon with comparable feature set

Key Benefits

Operational Efficiency

  • Streamlined workflows with AI-powered assistance
  • Faster incident response through automated discovery and analysis
  • Reduced manual overhead for routine infrastructure tasks

Infrastructure Optimization

  • Cost optimization recommendations based on actual usage patterns
  • Right-sizing suggestions for underutilized resources
  • Proactive monitoring to identify optimization opportunities

Next Steps

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