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