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Cloud FinOps
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Cloud FinOps

by J. R. Storment, Mike Fuller
December 2019
Intermediate to advanced
284 pages
7h 38m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Overview

Despite many uncertainties in cloud computing, one truth is evident: costs will always tend to go up unless you’re actively engaged in the process. Whether you’re 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, you’ll learn how to enable an efficient and effective FinOps machine.

  • Learn how the cloud works when it comes to financial management
  • Set up a FinOps team and build a framework for making spend efficiency a priority
  • Examine the anatomy of a cloud bill and learn how to manage it
  • Get operational recipes for maximizing cloud efficiency
  • Understand how to motivate engineering teams to take cost-saving actions
  • Explore the FinOps lifecycle: Inform, Optimize, and Operate
  • Learn the DNA of a highly functional cloud FinOps culture
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