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FinOps Insights: Strategic Tagging for Optimal Cloud Management
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In this episode of the Cloud Collective Podcast, host John Kundtz interviews Sreeni Maheshwaram, a FinOps Certified practitioner and patent holder. They discuss valuable advice for companies starting a FinOps journey, focusing on common tagging pitfalls and mistakes.
With his extensive experience in IT and cloud architecture, Srini shares his expert insights on the role of tagging in cost management and resource allocation.
The discussion covers:
- Introduction to FinOps and its relevance in modern cloud infrastructure.
- The three phases of FinOps: Informed, Optimized, and Operating.
- The critical role of tagging in achieving financial accountability and visibility in cloud operations.
- Common pitfalls and best practices in developing a robust tagging strategy.
- The impact of tagging on cost allocation and optimization.
- Real-world scenarios illustrate the benefits of strategic tagging.
- Future trends and advice for organizations embarking on their FinOps journey.
Key Take Aways:
- Understand the fundamental role of tagging in cloud financial management.
- Learn how to avoid common mistakes in tagging strategy.
- Gain insights into integrating tagging with overall FinOps practices for optimal resource utilization and cost savings.
Dive Deeper:
Embark on a journey with us as we emphasize the critical 'shift left' mentality, integrating cost management and compliance into the development lifecycle.
Explore the FinOps Framework at FinOps.org for a comprehensive understanding of various maturity stages.
Head to the Bridge for industry-leading FinOps insights: Kyndryl's Bridge.
Connect with Srini directly on LinkedIn to continue the conversation and share your experiences or questions about FinOps.
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