FinOps & Cost Management¶
Tools and platforms for cloud financial operations, cost optimization, and spend management across cloud providers.
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Cost Explorer | Native AWS tool for visualizing, understanding, and managing AWS costs and usage. | AWS Cost Explorer |
| Azure Cost Management | Microsoft's native cost management and billing service for Azure resources. | Azure Cost Management |
| Google Cloud Cost Management | Native Google Cloud tools for cost visibility, budgets, and optimization recommendations. | Cloud Cost Management |
| CloudHealth by VMware | Multi-cloud cost management and optimization platform with governance and security features. | CloudHealth |
| Cloudability by Apptio | FinOps platform for cloud cost management, optimization, and financial accountability. | Cloudability |
| ParkMyCloud | Automated cloud cost optimization through scheduling and rightsizing of cloud resources. | ParkMyCloud |
| Spot by NetApp | Cloud cost optimization platform with automated scaling and workload management. | Spot by NetApp |
FinOps Principles¶
Cultural Shift¶
- Shared responsibility - Everyone owns their cloud usage
- Business value focus - Optimize for business outcomes, not just cost
- Continuous improvement - Iterative optimization process
- Data-driven decisions - Use metrics and analytics for decisions
Core Practices¶
- Cost visibility - Real-time cost and usage visibility
- Allocation and chargeback - Accurate cost attribution
- Optimization - Continuous cost optimization
- Governance - Policies and controls for cloud spending
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