What is the purpose of resource tags in OCI?

Resource tags in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) serve the primary purpose of helping users organize and manage their resources efficiently. By applying tags to various resources, users can categorize them based on different criteria such as departments, projects, environments (e.g., development, testing, production), or any other relevant classification. This categorization facilitates better resource management, reporting, and cost allocation.

Tags can be particularly useful for tracking usage and implementing chargeback models, as organizations can easily analyze resource consumption based on these tags. Additionally, they aid in finding resources quickly and managing them collectively, thus improving operational efficiency.

While concepts like enforcing security policies, enhancing performance, or limiting user access to specific resources are important aspects of cloud infrastructure management, they are not the direct purpose of resource tagging. Instead, tagging serves as a versatile tool for organization and management, making it easier for teams to oversee their cloud environment effectively.