Workshop: FinOps: How to manage cloud infrastructure cost efficiently

Welcome to the "FinOps: How to Manage Cloud Infrastructure Cost Efficiently" workshop!

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, optimizing cloud infrastructure costs has become a critical skill for businesses and individuals alike. FinOps, short for Financial Operations, is the practice of combining financial accountability with cloud technology to ensure efficient cloud spending.

In this workshop, we will dive into the core concepts of FinOps and equip you with practical knowledge on managing cloud costs using AWS's Cost and Usage Dashboards Operations Solution (CUDOS). Whether you're a student aspiring to enter the tech industry or a professional looking to enhance your cloud management skills, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights to make informed decisions and maximize the value of your cloud investments.

Trainer - Anton Grishko, Chief Architect at ProfiseaLabs, FinOps expert, speaker and author of FinOps articles at DOU, 15+ years in the industry.

Format:

Date and time: September 9, 10:00 - 15:00, (Kyiv time, GMT+3).

Platform: Zoom. You will receive a link to the meeting before of the workshop, in addition, it will be available on this page for everyone who bought tickets.

Language of the event: Ukrainian

Language of presentation: English

Maximum number of participants: 30

• DevOps engineers (all levels)
• Solution/Cloud Architects
• CTOs
• Infrastructure engineers
• FinOps engineers
• Students

Program:

Introduction to FinOps
• Understanding the Basics of FinOps
• Why FinOps Matters in Cloud Management

Key Components of FinOps
• Cost Visibility: Tracking and Monitoring Cloud Costs
• Cost Allocation: Assigning Costs to Teams and Projects
• Reserved Instances and Savings Plans
• Scaling Optimization: Right-sizing Resources
• Policy and Governance: Setting Spending Limits and Policies

Tools for FinOps
• Overview of Cloud Management and Cost Optimization Tools
• Introduction to AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets
• Deep Dive into AWS Cost and Usage Reports
• Practical Use Cases of Cloud Cost Management Tools

Exploring AWS CUDOS (Cost and Usage Dashboards Operations Solution)
• Understanding the Benefits of CUDOS
• Navigating the CUDOS Dashboard: A Step-by-Step Guide
• Configuring Cost and Usage Dashboards
• Interpreting CUDOS Insights for Informed Decision-making

Best Practices for Efficient Cloud Cost Management
• Tagging Strategies for Cost Allocation
• Cost Optimization Strategies: On-Demand vs. Reserved vs. Spot Instances
• Automating Scaling and Resource Management
• Collaborative Approaches to Cloud Cost Accountability

Hands-on Workshop: Configuring CUDOS
• Setting Up AWS Account and Access Permissions
• Creating Cost and Usage Dashboards
• Customizing Dashboards to Track Key Metrics
• Analyzing Sample Scenarios Using CUDOS Data

Case Studies and Real-world Examples
• Showcasing Success Stories of Effective FinOps Implementation
• Learning from Cost Management Challenges and Solutions
• Adapting Strategies to Different Business Needs

Q&A and Networking
• Open Floor for Participant Questions
• Networking Opportunity with Peers and Instructors