google-cloud-waf-cost-optimization

The Cost Optimization pillar of the Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework provides a structured approach to optimize the costs of your cloud workloads while maximizing business value. Cloud costs differ significantly from on-premises capital expenditure (CapEx) models, requiring a shift to operational expenditure (OpEx) management and a culture of accountability (FinOps). The recommendations in the cost optimization pillar of the Well-Architected Framework are aligned with the following core principles: Align cloud spending with business value : Ensure that your cloud resources deliver measurable business value by aligning IT spending with business objectives. Prioritize investments that directly contribute to revenue, customer satisfaction, or operational efficiency. Grounding document: Foster a culture of cost awareness : Ensure that people across your organization consider the cost impact of their decisions and activities. Provide teams with the visibility and information they need to make informed, cost-conscious choices. Grounding document: Optimize resource usage : Provision only the resources that you need and pay only for what you consume. Select the most cost-effective resource types, sizes, and locations that meet your technical and business requirements.