Overview
Discover effective strategies for optimizing cloud costs in this 16-minute conference talk from Conf42 Chaos Engineering 2025. Learn why cost efficiency matters in cloud environments and explore the common challenges organizations face when managing cloud expenses. Dive into a strategic cost optimization framework, cloud-native best practices, and practical FinOps strategies that can be implemented immediately. Explore various tools and technologies specifically designed for FinOps, examine real-world case studies of successful cost optimization, and understand how to build a comprehensive roadmap for your organization. The presentation concludes with valuable best practices and lessons learned from industry experience to help implement a successful cloud cost efficiency program.
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction to Cloud Cost Efficiency
00:30 Overview of Today's Session
01:21 Importance of Cost Efficiency
02:45 Challenges in Managing Cloud Costs
04:04 Strategic Cost Optimization Framework
05:47 Cloud Native Best Practices
07:40 Practical FinOps Strategies
09:20 Tools and Technologies for FinOps
10:56 Real-World FinOps Case Studies
12:32 Building a Roadmap to Cloud Cost Optimization
14:11 Best Practices and Lessons Learned
15:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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