In this course, you will learn how to take advantage of the cloud and evaluate scenarios for a full or hybrid move to a cloud solution. You will review cloud financial and operational aspects, including procurement and deployment. You will also learn how to scale cloud efficiently on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and how to measure results.

• Course level: Fundamental
• Duration: 1 hour

Activities

This course includes a video presentation.

Course objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

• Gain a baseline understanding of the cloud, AWS, and how AWS solutions can help drive better business outcomes
• Familiarize yourself with processes, best practices, and tools to help with successful cloud procurement and deployment
• Create an effective FinOps orientation to the cloud, along with insights into how your organization can use AWS resources to help innovate and grow

Intended audience

This course is intended for:

• Financial analysts, budget analysts, accountants, auditors, and others who are interested in learning more about the financial dimensions of the cloud
• Operations engineers, operations managers, DevOps engineers, database administrators, and learners who want to better understand operational aspects of the cloud
• FinOps personnel who work at organizations with a combined approach to finance and operations in a single domain of responsibility

Prerequisites

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

• Familiarity with basic cloud economic principles
• Introduction to AWS Billing and Cost Management

Course outline

The following topics will be covered in each module:

• The concept of FinOps in the context of AWS resources
• The role and importance of FinOps in an organization
• The rationale and value of the particular FinOps framework provided by AWS and next steps on how to get started with an AWS FinOps journey