Google Cloud WAF Cost Optimization

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name: google-cloud-waf-cost-optimization
description: Generates cost optimization guidance for Google Cloud workloads based on the Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework (WAF). Use this skill to evaluate a workload, identify cost requirements and constraints, and provide actionable recommendations for build, deploy, and manage the workload cost-efficiently in Google Cloud.
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# Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework skill for the Cost Optimization pillar

## Overview

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).

## Core principles

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: