FinOps Handbook for Microsoft Azure Essential Guide

FinOps is all about optimizing your cloud costs, and Microsoft Azure is a popular choice for businesses of all sizes. With Azure's vast array of services and features, it can be overwhelming to manage your expenses effectively.

To start, it's essential to understand that FinOps is not just about cost reduction, but also about maximizing resource utilization and ensuring that you're getting the most out of your Azure investment. This means having a clear picture of your cloud costs and usage.

By implementing a FinOps strategy, you can reduce your Azure costs by up to 30% by identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses, such as unused resources and underutilized services. This is a significant savings that can add up quickly.

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This book is designed to help you optimize your cloud spend on Microsoft Azure, covering the entire FinOps process from start to finish.

You'll learn how to effectively monitor and manage your cloud usage, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement changes to reduce your overall spend.

The book covers the following key topics:

By following the strategies outlined in this book, you'll be able to collaborate with finance, procurement, product, and engineering teams to achieve significant cost savings and improve your bottom line.

To get started with the FinOps Handbook for Microsoft Azure, you'll need to meet the technical requirements.

You'll need to have access to certain software and hardware to fully utilize the handbook's features. Microsoft Azure, Power BI Desktop, AKS, Azure SQL, and DAX Studio are the software required for chapters 1-13.

The operating system required is Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux, which can run on any hardware. This flexibility allows you to choose your preferred system without worrying about compatibility issues.

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