Cloud Cost Management and Optimization Course

Master the art of managing and optimizing cloud costs with our expert-led training, designed to maximize efficiency and reduce expenses across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Master Cloud Cost Management

Learn to optimize cloud spending, implement cost-effective strategies, and leverage tools across major cloud platforms to drive business value.

This Course Includes

  • 8 Sessions
  • 30 Hours of Practical Training
  • Real-World Cloud Cost Projects
  • Hands-on Labs with AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Tools: CloudHealth, Cost Explorer, Billing APIs
  • Expert-Led Workshops
  • Access to Cloud Simulation Environments

Things You'll Learn

  • Core concepts of cloud cost management
  • Analyzing and forecasting cloud expenses
  • Implementing cost optimization strategies
  • Using cloud-native cost tools effectively
  • Aligning cloud costs with business goals

Course Content

Introduction to Cloud Cost Management
  • What is cloud cost management? Why it matters.
  • Overview of cloud economics: Pay-as-you-go, reserved instances.
  • Major platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud cost structures.
  • Hands-on: Navigating AWS Cost Explorer.
  • Common cost pitfalls: Over-provisioning, idle resources.
  • Case study: Netflix’s cloud cost strategy.
  • Understanding billing reports and cost allocation tags.
  • Practical exercise: Setting up a cost dashboard.
Cost Analysis and Forecasting
  • Analyzing cloud usage and spending patterns.
  • Hands-on: Using Azure Cost Management tools.
  • Forecasting costs with historical data.
  • Identifying cost drivers: Compute, storage, networking.
  • Lab: Creating a cost forecast for a sample workload.
  • Budgeting: Setting alerts and thresholds.
  • Real-world scenario: Managing costs for a startup.
  • Best practices: Cost visibility and accountability.
Cost Optimization Strategies
  • Right-sizing resources: Matching workloads to instances.
  • Hands-on: Optimizing GCP Compute Engine costs.
  • Leveraging reserved instances and savings plans.
  • Auto-scaling and shutting down idle resources.
  • Lab: Implementing auto-scaling in AWS.
  • Storage optimization: Tiering and lifecycle policies.
  • Case study: How Dropbox reduced cloud costs.
  • Multi-cloud cost strategies: Avoiding vendor lock-in.
Tools and Automation
  • Overview of cost management tools: CloudHealth, Turbonomic.
  • Hands-on: Automating cost reports with AWS Lambda.
  • Using APIs for custom cost monitoring.
  • Building dashboards with Power BI and cloud data.
  • Lab: Setting up automated cost alerts.
  • Third-party tools vs. native solutions.
  • Real-world project: Automating cost optimization.
  • Security considerations in cost management.
Advanced Optimization and Trends
  • Advanced techniques: Spot instances, serverless computing.
  • Hands-on: Optimizing costs with Azure Functions.
  • Scaling cost strategies for enterprise environments.
  • Emerging trends: AI-driven cost optimization.
  • Lab: Simulating a cost optimization scenario.
  • Managing hybrid and multi-cloud costs.
  • Case study: Airbnb’s cost optimization journey.
  • Final project: End-to-end cloud cost solution.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Led by cloud cost experts with industry experience
  • Practical labs with AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Flexible online training with live support
  • Covers native and third-party cost tools
  • Prepares you for cloud financial management roles
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