FinOps : RoadMap to Cloud Efficiency

FinOps is a novel cloud operating model that uses interdisciplinary teams to manage cloud expenditures in concert. With the help of the tools, best practices, and culture introduced in this book, businesses can analyze cloud expenses and make strategic decisions in a better way. The books ultimate objective is to teach companies how to establish a reasonable cost, speed, and quality balance in the cloud.

The book begins with an overview of why FinOps exists, the problems it solves, the principles it is based on, and how it fits into the history of financial management. The subsequent chapters of this book explain the three stages—inform, optimize, and operate—and the best methods to use in each stage. The book then explains in depth, with examples, how to maximize efficiency while minimizing expenses for each of the three major public cloud providers: Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.

The book also covers cost optimization techniques for the public cloud, FinOps operations management, cloud cost visibility, and forecasting.

KEY FEATURES

* In-depth knowledge of establishing and operating the FinOps model.
* A collection of use cases examining the adoption and benefits of FinOps.
* Includes Cloud cost optimization solutions such as waste elimination, appropriate sizing, and purchasing strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Highlights of the evolution and demand of FinOps by prominent organizations.
* Learn the ins and outs of the cloud billing system.
* Utilization of regression methods to extract insights from the FinOps data.
* Gain a thorough understanding of running all the FinOps processes.
* Investigate and test several ways to optimize your cloud spending.
* Learn about the various cloud benefits provided by Azure, AWS, and GCP.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

If you are a finance, DevOps, or IT professional looking to collaborate on decision-making and cost control in the overall cloud financial operations, this is the only knowledge book you need. In addition, multiple teams, including Procurement, Service Delivery, and Platform Engineering, can read this book to inspire curiosity and exploration.

1. Introduction to FinOps
2. Inform Phase of FinOps Lifecycle
3. Optimize Phase of FinOps Lifecycle
4. Cost Optimization Techniques for AWS
5. Cost Optimization Techniques for Azure
6. Cost Optimization Techniques for GCP
7. Leveraging Algorithms for Analyzing FinOps Data
8. Managing FinOps Operations

Navin, currently is the Chief Architect and Head of Strategy for Autonomics, named ‘DRYiCE’ at HCL Technologies. He is responsible for innovation, presales, and delivery of award-winning autonomics platforms for HCL Technologies. Navin is an innovator, thought leader, author and a consultant in areas of AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Software Product Development, Engineering and R&D. He is responsible for IP Development & Service Delivery in the Areas of AI and Machine Learning, Automation products, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud AWS, Microsoft Azure, VMWare Private Cloud, Microsoft Private Cloud, Data Center Automation, Analytics for IT Operations, IT Service Management.

Piyush Pandey, an Solution architect for Automation, DevOps and Cloud services with overall 13 years of IT experience. Currently working as a General Manager in HCL DRYiCE Practice focusing on creating solutions catering to Cloud Adoption (including Cloud Landing Zone, Migration and Operations), Automation, Orchestration and Cloud Life-cycle Management.

Amit Aggarwal, a Senior Product Manager with overall 11 years of Industry experience. Currently working in HCL DRYiCE Practice focusing on defining the product vision and leading the roadmap for MyXalytics by analyzing the current market trends, competition, analyst recommendations and customer feedback.