Cloud Asset Inventory
Comparisons
CloudQuery vs. Cloud Asset Inventory Tools
Compare CloudQuery vs Steampipe, AWS Config, and other cloud asset inventory tools. Technical analysis for platform engineers choosing multi-cloud solutions.
Joe Karlsson •
Blog — Cloud Asset Inventory
Cloud Asset Inventory
Engineering
How to Make Your Internal Developer Portal Actually Useful
A fresh asset inventory is the foundation of successful developer portals. Learn how organizations achieve 224% ROI, reduce onboarding by 67%, and save millions through inventory-driven Backstage implementations with real case studies from Spotify, Toyota, and financial services.
Joe Karlsson •
Cloud Asset Inventory
Cloud Tagging - Basics, Use Cases & Battle Tested Strategies 2025
Cloud tagging is the process of adding descriptive metadata, in the form of key-value pairs, to cloud resources like virtual machines, databases, and storage buckets. These tags help in managing, organizing, searching, and filtering resources, especially within large-scale cloud environments.
Cyril Allard •
Cloud Asset Inventory
Tutorials
The True Cost of Poor Tagging in Cloud Environments (and How to Fix it)
Poor cloud tagging leads to wasted spend, security risks, and compliance headaches. Learn the true cost of bad tagging and how CloudQuery helps you regain control with real-time visibility and automation.
Cyril Allard, +1 •
AWS
Cloud Asset Inventory
Tutorials
Building an AWS Cloud Asset Inventory
Learn how to build a cloud asset inventory in AWS using CloudQuery, PostgreSQL, and Grafana. This guide covers setting up CloudQuery, transforming data with dbt, and visualizing cloud assets for improved security and compliance.
Joe Karlsson •
Cloud Asset Inventory
Why Your Cloud Infrastructure Is Unmanageable and How to Fix It
Struggling with cloud visibility, security risks, or rising costs? Learn how a cloud asset inventory can help you manage your cloud infrastructure, optimize resources, and stay compliant. Discover how CloudQuery makes cloud asset management simpler for better control and efficiency.
Cyril Allard •
Azure
Cloud Asset Inventory
Tutorials
How to build a Cloud Asset Inventory for Azure
Learn how to build a cloud asset inventory for your Azure resources using CloudQuery, and PostgreSQL. This guide covers setting up CloudQuery, transforming data with dbt, and visualizing cloud assets for improved security and compliance with Azure.
Joe Karlsson •
Cloud Asset Inventory
Getting Started with Cloud Asset Inventory in 2025
Cloud asset inventory is vital for managing multi-cloud environments, enhancing security, and ensuring compliance. Learn how to build and maintain an effective inventory. Explore best practices, address challenges, and see real-world applications in our [Case Studies](https://www.cloudquery.io/case-studies).
Joe Karlsson •