Cloud FinOps

Despite many uncertainties in cloud computing, one truth is evident: costs will always tend to go up unless youre actively engaged in the process. Whether youre new to managing cloud spend or a seasoned pro, this book will clarify the often misunderstood workings of cloud billing fundamentals and provide expert strategies on creating a culture of cloud cost management in your organization.Drawing on real-world examples of successes and failures of large-scale cloud spenders, this book outlines a road map for building a culture of FinOps in your organization. Beginning with the fundamental concepts required to understand cloud billing concepts, youll learn how to enable an efficient and effective FinOps machine.Learn how the cloud works when it comes to financial managementSet up a FinOps team and build a framework for making spend efficiency a priorityExamine the anatomy of a cloud bill and learn how to manage itGet operational recipes for maximizing cloud efficiencyUnderstand how to motivate engineering teams to take cost-saving actionsExplore the FinOps lifecycle: Inform, Optimize, and OperateLearn the DNA of a highly functional cloud FinOps culture