Kubernetes Unpacked 015: Managing Cloud Costs With FinOps

In this Kubernetes Unpacked podcast, Michael explores the concept of Financial Operations, or FinOps, with guest Chris Love. As all engineers know, there’s always questions from leadership around spending. With the cloud, that conversation is increasing as CTOs get their cloud bills and want to know why and how so much money is being spent. Chris introduces Michael to the concept of FinOps and how it can track cloud spending, why it’s important, and how it can help engineers keep their jobs. Chris is Managing Partner at LionKube. We discuss: * What FinOps is * How FinOps melds technology and culture * Using FinOps to identify wasteful cloud expenditures * Tips for bringing FinOps into your organization * More Show Links: LionKube Core Kubernetes – Chris Love’s book @chrislovecnm – Chris Love on Twitter Chris Love on LinkedIn

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Kubernetes Unpacked is the podcast for engineers building and supporting container-based applications in the cloud and on prem. Twice-monthly episodes explore production best practices for K8s and its ever-expanding ecosystem. Hosts Michael Levan and Kristina Devochko bring their engineering experience to conversations with practitioners and experts on DevOps, automation, security, ongoing learning, and more. Kubernetes is complex: Michael and Kristina unpack the essentials so you can run effective and top-performing environments for any real-world scenario.