FinOps KPI Tracking for AWS Cheatsheet

Track important FinOps KPIs using OOTB metrics in Datadog Cloud Cost Management

Learn how to measure key FinOps KPIs using OOTB metrics in Datadog Cloud Cost Management and share those KPIs with engineering teams to create a culture of cost awareness and accountability.

This Datadog cheatsheet provides metrics for the following KPIs for AWS costs:

• Allocation - Determine your percentage of costs allocated and unallocated to teams and services
• Workload Optimization - Understand savings opportunities from unused resources
• Rate Optimization - Determine savings plan coverage for eligible spend
• Unit Economics - Monitor unit economics over time to identify how cost optimization impacts business efficiency