Dedicated SKU column (for issue #495)

[AWS-ZachErdman]

Lead Maintainer: Zach

Documents:

• Folder SKU Properties & Providers alignment #495 : SKU Properties & Providers Alignment by Zach moved to folder SKU Properties & Providers alignment #495
• Document: SKU Details from Providers (FOCUS)
• Spreadsheet: 24.08.08 - Alternative-Column-Names-for-UsageType
• PR #516 Initial Draft of UsageType
• Approval date: Sep 05

[jpradocueva]

Action Items from TF-2 call on Aug 7th:

• [TF2- #516] Zach to update the PR #516 with a more detailed description and potential names for the new column.
• [TF2- #516] Tim to gather additional feedback on the prioritization of features. This should address the need for better documentation and decision-making transparency.
• [TF2- #516] Tim will provide feedback about the new column directly to the pull request
• [TF2- #516] A spreadsheet will be created to list potential names and descriptions for the new column, allowing for community voting and feedback.
• [TF2- #516] The team to revisit the introduction of additional columns in future versions based on user feedback and evolving needs.

Action Items from TF-2 meeting on Aug 14th:

• [TF2-#495-#516 ] Tim and Karl to provide samples from GCP to illustrate how the new column will be used. This is part of the alignment of the SKU properties across providers.
• [TF2-#495-#516 ] The group to finalize the PR for the new column by next week to ensure timely approval.
• [TF2-#495-#516 ] Zach to draft a short narrative explaining the use case and goals of the new column, align it with the current PR, avoid specific provider terminology.
• [TF2-#495-#516 ] Zach to incorporate into PR Dedicated SKU column (for issue #495) #516 the following concepts discussed and agreed by the group:

1. Flexible Definition for the New Column:
   • The team agreed to adopt a flexible approach to defining the new usage type column. The definition would accommodate differences in how each cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) defines and measures SKUs. The focus will be on describing the function of the SKU without being overly prescriptive.
2. Incorporation of Provider-Specific Values:
   • It was acknowledged that the new column would likely contain provider-specific values, and the group agreed to embrace the inherent differences across providers. The goal is to allow these slightly disparate concepts to coexist within a single column, recognizing that this will not be a perfectly normalized field across all providers.
3. Exclusion of Size and Tier for Now:
   • The group discussed the possibility of future columns such as size and tier, which could be introduced in later releases. For now, the decision was made not to include these elements in the new column being defined in PR Dedicated SKU column (for issue #495) #516.
4. Narrative and Supporting Content:
   • Zach was tasked with drafting a narrative that would clearly define the use case and goals for the new column. This narrative should avoid specific provider terminology and instead focus on a more abstract description that applies across all cloud providers.
5. Timeline and PR Update:
   • The team agreed that the updates and narrative provided by Zach would be incorporated into PR Dedicated SKU column (for issue #495) #516. The aim is to finalize the PR by the following week, ensuring that it reflects the group’s consensus and is ready for Task Force (TF) approval.
   • The PR would then be presented to the broader group for final approval, with the understanding that there is limited time remaining before the release deadline.

Action Items, Members', Aug 15:

• [Members-#516 ] Zach to continue refining the PR and gather more feedback.

Action Items, Maintainers, Aug 19:

• [Maintainer-#516] Zach, Michael will inalize the list of names and conduct a vote.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items TF-2 call on 21 Aug:

• [TF2-#516 Spreadshet] Zach @AWS-ZachErdman : To finalize the document with the proposed column names and structure and share it with the larger group for review.
• [TF2-#516 Spreadshet] All Members: To review the document and provide feedback on the proposed naming conventions by the next meeting.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items, Members' call on Aug 22:

[Members-#516] Zach @AWS-ZachErdman : To prepare a poll and suggested names for the next meeting.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items from Maintainers' call on Aug 26th:

• [Maintainers-#516 ] Zach - @AWS-ZachErdman : To update the PR with the final name and revised language.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items from TF-2 call on Aug 28:

• [TF2-#516] Zach - @AWS-ZachErdman : Update the PR to reflect the new column name "SKU Meter" and refine the description to align with the discussion.
• [TF2-#516] All Members: Review the updated PR and vote on the final column name and description by the next meeting.
• [TF2-#516] Zach - @AWS-ZachErdman : Reach out to Sean, Irina, Michael, Tim, and other relevant members to gather their approval on the updated PR before the next meeting.

[udam-f2]

@AWS-ZachErdman Seems like we'll need a good amount of supporting content to be added here to capture all the discussions and how we ended up getting around to this.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items from Maintainers' call on Sep 2:

• [Maintainers-#516] Team members to gather further feedback on the preferred terminology and be prepared to discuss it in the next meeting.

[AWS-ZachErdman]

@AWS-ZachErdman Seems like we'll need a good amount of supporting content to be added here to capture all the discussions and how we ended up getting around to this.

Added the content for review.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items Maintainers' call on Sep 6:

• [Maintainers-#516] Zach, @AWS-ZachErdman : Coordinate with Task Force 2 to review and finalize the UsageType draft before the next meeting.
• [Maintainers-#516] Reporting Team: Assess how the UsageType changes will impact reporting across different providers.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items from TF-2 call on Sep 11:

• [TF1-#516] Zach, @AWS-ZachErdman : Prepare the PR for the naming revote and include a few additional options for clarity.
• [TF1-#516] Michael, @flanakin : Provide alternative names for comparison to the team before the next meeting.

[jpradocueva]

There is a problem compiling the PDF due to missing files: capacityreservationid.md and capacityreservationstatus.md

[rileyjenk]

@AWS-ZachErdman you have examples in the supporting content, would it be good to add an example to the appendix/example section? Not critical but may help to identify the difference between this and other columns.

[jpradocueva]

Action Items from Members' call on Feb 12:

• [TF2-#516] Zach, @AWS-ZachErdman : Finalize any outstanding reviews and prepare for next week’s approval.

[jpradocueva]

Approved by the Members' group on the Sep 19 call.