Course Overview of Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud

This comprehensive course dives deep into the technical underpinnings of FinOps on Google Cloud. Designed for technical professionals, it explores how to identify cost inefficiencies, optimize resource utilization, and implement automated financial governance. Through lectures and hands-on labs, students learn to move beyond basic budgeting to building a sophisticated, automated FinOps practice using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and real-time data monitoring.

After completing Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud, participants will be able to:

  • Implement effective cost allocation models to attribute expenses to specific teams or projects.
  • Build automated resource management workflows using Google Cloud APIs.
  • Analyze and optimize costs for specialized workloads like BigQuery, GKE, and Vertex AI.
  • Create programmatic responses to budget alerts using Pub/Sub and Cloud Run functions.
  • Visualize billing data and trends using Looker and BigQuery.
  • Establish a high-functioning FinOps team with clear goals, milestones, and success metrics.

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Key Features of Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud

  • Technical Deep Dive: Focuses on the “how-to” of FinOps, including API-driven automation and programmatic budget responses.

  • GenAI & ML Cost Focus: Specific module dedicated to deciphering and optimizing costs associated with Generative AI and Vertex AI. 

  • Automation-First Approach: Learn to use Cloud Run functions, Pub/Sub, and Asset Inventory for automated cost governance. 

  • Data-Driven Insights: Master the use of BigQuery and Looker for sophisticated cost visualization and forecasting. 

  • Hands-on Mastery: Includes multiple labs, culminating in a comprehensive “FinOps Challenge Lab.” 

  • FinOps Hub Integration: Practical usage of the Google FinOps Hub for active recommendations. 

Who should Attend Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud ?

  • Cloud Architects
  • Cloud Engineers
  • FinOps Practitioners
  • Technical Managers

Prerequisites of Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud

  • Proficiency in managing Google Cloud resources.
  • Familiarity with billing concepts and basic data analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of automation tools (like Cloud Run or Pub/Sub) is helpful.

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    Learning objective of Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud

    • Principles: Understand core FinOps principles and the bridge between technology and finance. 
    • Visibility: Utilize advanced monitoring tools to track spending patterns and forecast costs. 
    • Optimization: Identify cost inefficiencies and implement resource utilization improvements. 
    • Automation: Leverage IaC and Google Cloud services to automate spending policies. 
    • Specialized Costs: Decipher charges for machine learning models (training/hosting) and Generative AI. 
    • Governance: Utilize Cloud Asset Inventory and the Google FinOps Hub for governance. 

    Course Outline of Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud Download Course Outline

    • Core principles of FinOps
    • The FinOps framework phases (Inform, Optimize, Operate)
    • How FinOps bridges the gap between technology and finance in the cloud

    • Designing an organization structure for cost visibility
    • Effective cost allocation models 
    • Accurately attributing cloud expenses to specific teams or projects

    • Utilizing advanced monitoring tools
    • Tracking spending patterns and historical trends 
    • Predictive insights and forecasting future cloud costs

    • Industry-leading FinOps platforms and tools
    • Building advanced cost dashboards and reports in Looker
    • Gaining comprehensive visibility into cloud spending

    • Identifying compute inefficiencies and achieving savings
    • Compute Engine optimization strategies 
    • GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and serverless cost optimization

    • Cloud Storage lifecycle management and cost tiering
    • BigQuery reservation models and flat-rate vs. slots efficiency
    • Developing scalable query management optimization 

    • Networking cost drivers (Egress, Cloud CDN, Interconnect)
    • Database cost management strategies (Cloud SQL, Spanner)
    • Balancing performance requirements with cloud costs 

    • Deciphering charges associated with machine learning model preparation, training, and hosting 
    • Mapping and understanding costs associated with generative AI usage
    • Vertex AI subscription models and API usage metrics

    • Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cost management processes
    • Cloud Asset Inventory service configurations 
    • Responding programmatically to budget alert Pub/Sub messages
    • Viewing active automation recommendations in the Google FinOps Hub

    • Establishing a cross-functional FinOps Team and roadmap
    • Setting up financial workflows, goals, milestones, and metrics
    • Measuring success and continuous improvement of a FinOps strategy
    • Fostering a culture of cost awareness and accountability 

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    FAQs for Technical Foundations of FinOps on Google Cloud

    Yes, it discusses fostering a culture of cost awareness and accountability in Module 10.

    This course focuses on the technical foundation and automation, such as using APIs and code to manage costs.

    Yes, Module 08 specifically covers Vertex AI and Generative AI subscription/API costs.

    Yes, including a final Challenge Lab to test your ability to apply FinOps strategies.

    Yes, Module 09 teaches you to use Pub/Sub and Cloud Run functions to trigger actions when budgets are hit.

    Yes, GKE cost optimization is part of the Compute optimization module.

    The course focuses on using Looker and BigQuery for billing data analysis.

    It is designed for technical professionals (engineers/architects) who need to handle the financial aspects of the cloud.

    It is a central tool in Google Cloud that provides cost-saving recommendations, covered in Module 09.

    It is a 2-day intensive course.

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