Cloud Cost Optimization Post-Migration: Tools and Best Practices
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15680/pn8vwp43Keywords:
Cloud Cost Optimization, FinOps, Post-Migration, Cloud Governance, Rightsizing, Auto-scaling, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, Cloud Billing, Cost Management ToolsAbstract
Cloud adoption offers unmatched scalability and flexibility, but post-migration cost management remains one of the most significant challenges for enterprises. Many organizations encounter unexpected expenses due to underutilized resources, inefficient configurations, or lack of financial governance. This paper explores cloud cost optimization strategies following cloud migration, highlighting the importance of ongoing cost monitoring, governance, and tooling. Through literature analysis, enterprise case studies, and a comparison of leading cost optimization tools, the study identifies actionable best practices such as rightsizing, auto-scaling, use of spot instances, and implementing FinOps frameworks. The findings emphasize that successful cost optimization is not a one-time effort but an ongoing, collaborative process between finance and engineering teams, leveraging automation and analytics to align cloud usage with business value.
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