Steps to Create a New Job for Cost Analysis
#Last updated: 19 March 2026
The Cost Analysis Report target type allows users to schedule automated generation of cloud cost analysis reports. When configured, the system periodically collects and analyzes cost data from the selected cloud provider, enabling visibility into spending trends, usage patterns, and cost optimization opportunities.
Steps to Configure:
- Enter a unique Job Name to identify the scheduled task.
- Select CRON as the Trigger Type to define the execution schedule. Or Select Rule to use a predefined rule created in the CSPM > Alert Rules section.
- Specify the Cron Schedule using the supported cron format to set when the job should run or If Rule is selected, specify the Rule ID to associate the job.
- Select Cost Analysis Report as the target to enable automated cost analysis reporting.
- Choose the required cloud provider from the dropdown list for which the cost analysis report should be generated.
- Click Add Job to save and activate the scheduler or click Close to cancel.
