Book excerpt: DESCRIPTION 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS 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