Azure FinOps Essentials

Azure FinOps, the intersection of finance, operations, and technology, has become paramount in optimizing cloud spending. “Azure FinOps Essentials “is a guide to help you navigate easily with cost management and optimization within Microsoft Cloud. 

This book is a practical guide to cutting cloud costs in Microsoft Azure. It covers everything from understanding Azure services and cost management to advanced strategies like Infrastructure as Code and serverless computing. You will learn to set up Azure Cost Management, optimize resources with tools like Reserved Instances, and enforce governance using Azure Policy. The book also highlights case studies and best practices to help you build a FinOps culture, streamline costs, and enhance cost-efficiency in your cloud environment.

If you are new to cloud financial management or need a refresher on some of the best practices, Azure FinOps Essentials is designed for anyone running an operational workload in both public and private clouds who wants to improve their expense management within the environment.

KEY FEATURES  

• An in-depth guide to the fundamentals of Azure cost management.
• Detailed instructions for creating cost alerts and establishing budgets.
• Practical strategies to enhance cloud resource efficiency.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Establish and enforce standards for Azure cloud cost management through auditing.
• Learn cost-saving tactics like rightsizing and using Reserved Instances.
• Master Azure tools for monitoring spending, budgeting, and setting up alerts.
• Build custom dashboards to accurately display key financial metrics.
• Implement governance and compliance for effective cloud financial management.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for cloud architects, DevOps engineers and IT professionals managing costs in Azure environments. It provides the necessary knowledge and skills to optimize cloud spending, improve efficiency, and drive business value. 

1. Introduction to Azure FinOps 
2. Azure Fundamentals for FinOps
3. Azure Cost Management and Billing
4. Cost Optimization Strategies
5. Azure Monitoring
6. Cost Allocation and Chargebacks
7. Governance and Compliance
8. Advanced Azure FinOps Techniques
9. Azure FinOps Best Practices 
10. Azure Case Studies and Real-world Examples
11. Future Trends and Innovations in Azure FinOps
12. Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Parag Bhardwaj is the principal cloud solutions architect for a global airline’s cloud and engineering platform. He specializes in deploying optimized, cost-efficient cloud solutions and implementing FinOps practices. Proficient in infrastructure technologies, including Windows/Linux IaaS, security, and networking, Parag ensures sound financial management to maximize business value across various cloud services using DevOps tools like App Services, Containers, and Kubernetes.

Parag architects collaborate with business development to create complex end-to- end enterprise systems on Azure. His expertise includes Azure Landing Zones, Architectural Design Sessions (ADCs), and setting up Azure Policy configurations for security and compliance.

Parag is a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) member and influences his organization’s cloud transformation. We benefit from his experience with cloud governance and cost optimization to enable better cloud integration into our workflow while controlling costs. Parag also provides helpful speaker sessions on optimizing resources in massive cloud landscapes at FinOps X. Parag also offered great speaker sessions on traditions of how to manage resources at scale in massive cloud landscapes.

Arun Kumar Samayam is a renowned technology architect and author with a focus on cost optimization. As a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect for a leading global airline, he excels in creating efficient, cost-effective cloud solutions and managing databases.

Arun’s career started as a Product Technical Leader for Enterprise Database Services, where he mastered various platforms, including Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB, achieving significant cost savings through performance optimization.

In his current role with the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), Arun guides cloud transformation initiatives, leveraging his expertise in cloud governance and cost control.

He is a recognized industry expert, having presented at events like Oracle OpenWorld and the MySQL Heatwave Summit. As an author, Arun co-wrote “Mastering MySQL Administration” and reviewed technical content for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) GoldenGate book.

Arun Kumar Samayam remains a leading figure in technology, committed to advancing cost-effective practices and sharing his knowledge with others.