Master cloud cost optimization to increase profitability and become a sought-after expert in the booming cloud computing industry Key Features Design and implement cost-effective cloud architectures that use cloud-native services and multi-cloud strategies Maximize efficiency and minimize cloud costs by right-sizing resources, utilizing elasticity, and optimizing resource allocation Leverage Azure and AWS tools for cost optimization Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionCloud computing offers a powerful way to run your business, but optimizing your expenses requires strategic expertise. Chandresh Desai, a seasoned multi-cloud architect and FinOps expert with over a decade of experience in designing and building large-scale systems, delivers this comprehensive resource to effectively manage and optimize cloud costs. This book guides you through key concepts, best practices, and tools to control cloud expenses while harnessing the full potential of cloud services. The chapters progressively walk you through designing cost-efficient cloud architectures, maximizing savings through commitment-based discounts, and implementing strategies like right-sizing and spot instance utilization. Through practical automation techniques, you’ll learn to proactively identify and eliminate cost inefficiencies. You’ll also gain deep insights into planning and executing cloud migrations with a focus on cost optimization to overcome common cloud cost challenges. By the end of this book, you’ll have worked through real-world examples to achieve your cloud cost optimization goals even as you keep up with emerging trends in cloud technology that will shape the future of cloud cost management.What you will learn Optimize costs using serverless architectures, containerization, and Kubernetes Implement strategies to optimize resource utilization and reduce unnecessary costs Employ cloud billing and budget control tools to set alerts and track spending in real time Maximize cost savings by strategically utilizing reserved instances and savings plans Address challenges like resource overprovisioning and complex pricing models Leverage cloud resource management tools to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes Who this book is forThis book is for cloud architects, engineers, and DevOps professionals looking to optimize their cloud deployments on AWS and Azure. You’ll discover key strategies, best practices, and implementation roadmaps to help you reduce cloud expenses and maximize your ROI.