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Shift Left with FinOps

Shift FinOps Left In this FinOps on Azure episode, Mike (A FinOps certified practitioner) joins Michiel (Azure Cost Optimization Specialist) to discuss the concept of Shift left with FinOps - moving cloud financial operations & cost optimization earlier into the app development lifecycle. Michiel explains why most companies struggle with lack of cloud cost awareness and how to get started shifting FinOps left. He covers selecting a proof of concept team, providing FinOps training, tooling for visibility into costs/budgets, anomaly detection, and optimization techniques.

The Top 10 CloudHealth Alternatives Compared In 2024

As a cloud cost intelligence solution, we often get asked where we fit in the cloud cost universe — and whether or not we’re an alternative to CloudHealth. The short answer is: it depends. The landscape of cloud cost tools is busy, with lots of different solutions that take different approaches to helping companies optimize their cloud costs. To help answer this question, we thought we’d lay out the cloud cost landscape as we see it.

How to automatically find unattached Azure VM disks to reduce cost

Many articles that you may find on the web discuss the importance of reducing Azure costs by identifying and removing unused resources. Still, they often fall short of providing practical methods to achieve this. However, Turbo360 has introduced a new feature that simplifies identifying idle or unattached Azure VM disks, eliminating the need for complex queries or PowerShell scripts.

Datadog Pricing Explained: A 2024 Guide

In today’s fast-paced cloud environment, understanding the pricing model of some of the best cloud monitoring tools like Datadog is essential in optimizing costs. With several features and adaptable pricing, clarifying Datadog costs and aligning them with your organization’s operational needs is vital for fully harnessing this robust monitoring tool. This guide simplifies Datadog pricing, offering a clear overview of its cost structure.

Access Datadog privately and monitor your Google Cloud Private Service Connect usage

Private Service Connect (PSC) is a Google Cloud networking product that enables you to access Google Cloud services, third-party partner services, and company-owned applications directly from your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). PSC helps your network traffic remain secure by keeping it entirely within the Google Cloud network, allowing you to avoid public data transfer and save on egress costs. With PSC, producers can host services in their own VPCs and offer a private connection to their customers.

Significance of SQL Query Consumption Analysis

In the digital era, where data reigns supreme, the ability to extract meaningful insights from vast datasets has become indispensable. Though we have many data sources and data processing languages, SQL (Structured Query Language) stands as a cornerstone in this realm, empowering analysts, and data scientists to navigate through intricate databases with ease.

How To Master Cost Efficiency In Serverless Computing

Serverless architectures have revolutionized how businesses deploy applications, offering scalability and cost efficiency by abstracting infrastructure management. This model, charging only for resources consumed, poses unique budgeting and cost optimization challenges due to its variable pricing structure. Navigating cloud costs in a serverless environment requires a nuanced understanding of leveraging this technology’s benefit while effectively managing expenses.

The Cloudification of the Telecom Industry

Join Phil Gervasi and Nina Bargisen from Kentik as they delve into the transformation of the telecom industry through cloudification. This LinkedIn Live replay explores the significant shifts in both the technical and business landscapes of telecommunications, highlighting the movement of network functions to the cloud. Discover how these changes are reshaping the industry and what it means for the future of telcos.

Spike in Azure storage costs: troubleshooting and solutions

How to reduce Azure Storage costs? Discover effective strategies for managing sudden spikes in Azure storage costs. This video delves into troubleshooting techniques using Turbo360's Cost Analyzer, highlighting insights on routing preferences and cache purges. Gain valuable lessons and solutions for optimizing costs in your Azure environment. It provides valuable lessons and recommendations for others managing similar Azure environments.