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Dive deep into the technical underpinnings of FinOps and gain the expertise to optimize your cloud spending and drive business value. This comprehensive course is designed for cloud architects, engineers, and technical professionals seeking to master the tools, technologies, and strategies that empower effective cloud financial management.
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What You'll Learn

  • Understand the core principles of FinOps and how it bridges the gap between technology and finance in the cloud.
  • Explore proven techniques to identify cost inefficiencies, optimize resource utilization, and achieve significant savings.
  • Utilize advanced monitoring tools and data-driven insights to track spending patterns, forecast costs, and make informed decisions.
  • Implement effective cost allocation models to accurately attribute cloud expenses to specific teams or projects.
  • Leverage IaC to automate cost management processes, enforce spending policies, and ensure consistent financial governance.
  • Use industry-leading FinOps platforms and tools to gain comprehensive visibility into your cloud spending and optimize resource usage.
  • Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios through hands-on exercises and case studies.
  • Foster a culture of cost awareness and accountability within your organization.

Who Should Attend

  • Customers
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Prerequisites

Knowledge of Google Cloud infrastructure as discussed in Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Learning Journey

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Module 01: Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud

  • Financial governance challenges
  • Google Cloud FinOps framework
  • Cloud FinOps operating model
  • Google FinOps journey

Module 02: Exploring and Understanding Billing Data

  • Google Cloud Billing accounts
  • Cloud Billing dashboard
  • Billing account access
  • Billing export to BigQuery
  • Connecting Looker Studio to Billing data

Module 03: Resource Labeling and Tagging

  • Labels
  • Tags
  • Label and tag information in billing data

Module 04: Budgets and Alerting

  • Budgets and alerts
  • Budget roles and permissions
  • Automating budget creation

Module 05: BigQuery Cost Management and Optimization

  • Query costs
  • Storage costs
  • Allocating costs of BigQuery
  • Other BigQuery cost concerns

Module 06: Compute and GKE Cost Management and Optimization

  • Computing waste and cost management
  • Compute Engine cost management
  • Understanding network costs
  • Google Kubernetes Engine cost management

Module 07: Cloud Storage and Database Costs

  • Cloud Storage
  • SQL on Google Cloud
  • NoSQL on Google Cloud

Module 08: Machine Learning and Vertex AI Cost Management

  • Machine learning model training and hosting
  • Monitoring Vertex AI costs
  • Generative AI costs

Module 09: Automating Billing Activities

  • Automating resource management
  • Cloud asset inventory service
  • Programmatic actions on budget alerts
  • Google FinOps Hub

Module 10: Building a FinOps Practice

  • FinOps Team
  • Goals, Milestones, and Metrics
  • Processes and Workflows
  • Measuring Success
  • Continuous Improvement

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certified?

    Google Cloud certifications validate your expertise in cloud technologies and your proficiency in using Google Cloud Platform's vast array of services.

    These certifications are recognized globally and highly sought after by employers, as they demonstrate your ability to design, develop, and manage scalable and secure cloud solutions on GCP.

    Google Cloud-certified professionals are in high demand, opening doors to new career opportunities and higher earning potential.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    Google Cloud offers a variety of certification exams across different levels (Foundational, Associate, and Professional) covering various job roles and specializations.

    The exams typically consist of multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, as well as scenario-based questions that assess your ability to apply your knowledge in real-world situations.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Google Cloud from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification valid for?

    Most Google Cloud certifications, including Professional-level certifications, are valid for two years from the date of passing the exam.

    The Cloud Digital Leader and Associate Cloud Engineer certifications are valid for three years from the date of passing the exam.

    To maintain your certification, you will need to recertify by passing the latest version of the same exam or an equivalent higher-level certification exam before your current certification expires.

    You will receive a notification from Google Cloud prior to your certification's expiration date.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Google Cloud from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • Why take this course with Trainocate?

    Here’s what sets us apart:

    - Global Reach, Localized Accessibility: Benefit from our geographically diverse training hubs in 24 countries (and counting!).

    - Top-Rated Instructors: Our team of subject matter experts (with high average CSAT and MTM scores) are passionate to help you accelerate your digital transformation.

    - Customized Training Solutions: Choose from on-site, virtual classrooms, or self-paced learning to fit your organization and individual needs.

    - Experiential Learning: Dive into interactive training with our curated lesson plans. Participate in hands-on labs, solve real-world challenges, and take on comprehensive assessments.

    - Learn From The Best: With 30+ authorized training partnerships and countless awards from Microsoft, AWS, Google – you're guaranteed learning from the industry's elite.

    - Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

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