Implementing FinOps guide
FinOps is an expansive area with branches that extend out into many cloud management and governance activities. Cost especially is a part of many cloud and business initiatives, like security, resiliency, and adopting cloud-native solutions like AI. And to streamline cloud adoption in a way that prioritizes business value, you need the right guidance to help you make the right data-driven decisions. This document summarizes the FinOps resources available to organizations of all sizes to facilitate your FinOps goals, whether FinOps is a task, a job, or a team.
Get started
If you're new to FinOps, there are a few places you can get started:
- What is FinOps? – Quick introduction to FinOps.
- FinOps on Azure e-book – Executive walkthrough of the FinOps principles.
- Get started with FinOps – Self-paced FinOps introduction.
Learn FinOps capabilities
Next, learn about the FinOps Framework and build a plan to implement FinOps capabilities based on your organizational priorities.
- Adopt FinOps on Azure – Learn FinOps capabilities at your own pace.
- Conduct a FinOps iteration – Plan your first or next iteration.
- FinOps review assessment – Review and refine your FinOps efforts.
- FinOps Framework – Details about how to implement FinOps capabilities in the Microsoft Cloud.
Accelerate cloud productivity
At this point, you should have a plan for which areas to focus on over the coming weeks or months. Now it's time to learn the tools and services you need to be successful.
- FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) – Accelerate your efforts with data designed for FinOps.
- Interactive product guides – Hands-on walk through of Microsoft products and solutions.
- FinOps best practice library – Product-specific lessons learned and proven practices to maximize your cloud investment.
Learn more
Learn more with these videos and training resources:
- Intro for cloud migration – Great context when migrating from on-premises.
- FinOps Foundation YouTube channel – Videos from the FinOps community covering each FinOps capability.
- FinOps certification and training – Advance your knowledge and get certified.
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Related content
Stay up to date on the latest news or engage with the FinOps community:
- FinOps blog – Latest FinOps news from Microsoft.
- FinOps discussions – Engage with others in the community.