Optimize Phase

Question 1

Describe Optimize Phase

Answer 1

In the Optimize phase we target, define, and document optimization opportunities; this is all about triage and prioritization.

Question 2

The Optimize phase supports the principles:

Answer 2

• Business value of cloud drives decisions
• A centralized team drives FinOps
• Take advantage of the variable cost model of the cloud

Question 3

During the Optimize phase, we’re looking to see:

Answer 3

• Are we doing enough?
• Is each of these capabilities mature enough?
• Are we making progress toward our goals?
• Do we know enough to make good progress?

Question 4

Capabilities we will use to accomplish the Optimize phase are in the domains:

Answer 4

• All of the domains and capabilities will come into play in this phase

Question 5

The Optimize phase is all about identifying opportunities:

Answer 5

• To do FinOps better
• To understand usage better
• To improve usage (do more where valuable, do less where valuable)
• To improve rates