About the course

As cloud operations grow, controlling costs in Microsoft Azure is no longer optional, it's a strategic priority. FinOps is the discipline of cloud financial management, empowers engineering, finance, and operations teams to collaborate and drive greater business value.. Ultimate FinOps for Azure is a comprehensive, hands-on guide designed to help professionals bring financial discipline and accountability into Azure environments. The book begins by laying the groundwork with core FinOps principles and explains how Azure’s unique pricing and consumption models impact cost management. From there, it walks you through every stage of the FinOps lifecycle: collecting and analyzing usage data, designing robust tagging strategies, allocating costs effectively, and generating actionable reports. You’ll explore how to leverage Azure-native tools such as Cost Management, Billing, Azure Advisor, and Kusto Query Language (KQL) to uncover inefficiencies and optimize spending in real time. Additionally, the book covers automation techniques for governance, and a forward-looking chapter on how AI and machine learning can enhance forecasting and decision-making in FinOps. Supported by real-world examples and case studies, it offers both strategic insight and tactical guidance. Whether you're launching your first FinOps practice or scaling an enterprise-grade cost management function, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to lead. Don’t let rising Azure costs undermine your cloud success—embrace FinOps and transform your cloud financial strategy.

Curriculum

17 Chapters · 17 Lessons

  1. 1

    Book Preview

    1. Ultimate FinOps for Azure Free preview
  2. 2

    Introduction

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      Introduction

  3. 3

    Chapter 1 : Introduction to FinOps

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      Introduction to FinOps

  4. 4

    Chapter 2 : Introduction to Microsoft Azure

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      Introduction to Microsoft Azure

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    Chapter 3 : Setting Up for Success

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      Setting Up for Success

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    Chapter 4 : Data Collection and Analysis

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      Data Collection and Analysis

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    Chapter 5 : Cost Allocation

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      Cost Allocation

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    Chapter 6 : Introduction to Tagging in Azure

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      Introduction to Tagging in Azure

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    Chapter 7 : Reporting

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      Reporting

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    Chapter 8 : Identifying Cost Saving Opportunities

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      Identifying Cost Saving Opportunities

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    Chapter 9 : Automation and Governance

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      Automation and Governance

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    Chapter 10 : Continuous Improvement

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      Continuous Improvement

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    Chapter 11 : Artificial Intelligence and FinOps

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      Artificial Intelligence and FinOps

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    Chapter 12 : Appendix 1

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      Appendix 1

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    Chapter 13 : Appendix 2

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      Appendix 2

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    Chapter 14 : Appendix 3

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      Appendix 3

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    INDEX

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      INDEX

About the Author

Anderson Candido Oliveira is a renowned FinOps expert with over 20 years of experience in technology, specializing in IT, financial operations, and data analytics. His expertise has helped reshape how organizations approach cloud cost management. With a solid foundation in project and product management, Anderson has become a pivotal figure in the field of FinOps. As the founder of Zephyr Globe, his mission is to empower businesses to harness the full potential of cloud infrastructures, while optimizing costs, and driving operational excellence.