Manage Cloud Costs

Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:

• Explain fundamental concepts of cloud cost management.
  

• Follow financial governance best practices regarding cloud computing resources.
  
• Explain ways to control cloud access and consumption in your organization.
  

This module was produced in collaboration with Google Cloud, which owns, supports, and maintains the Google Cloud products, services, and features described here. Use of Google Cloud products, services, and features is governed by privacy policies and service agreements maintained by Google Cloud.

Manage Resources at Scale

Organizations of all sizes are transforming how they operate by embracing the power and flexibility of the cloud. However, managing and scaling cloud resources effectively can be complex. In this module, you explore how Google Cloud supports the fundamental concepts of modern operations, reliability, and resilience in the cloud.

Start by learning about the essentials of cloud cost management, including cloud financial governance best practices, resource hierarchy access control, and cloud consumption control.

Be sure to watch the following videos from Google Cloud. The quizzes at the end of each unit have questions about the content of these videos.

Explore the Fundamentals of Cloud Financial Governance

Follow Cloud Financial Governance Best Practices

Use Resource Hierarchy to Control Access

Control Cloud Consumption

Did You Watch the Videos?

Remember, the quiz asks about the videos in this unit. If you haven’t watched the videos yet, go back and do that now to ensure you’re ready to take the quiz.