1Azure Cost Management Setup
The foundation of Azure cost optimization is proper Cost Management setup. Enable cost analysis for all subscriptions, set up budget alerts, and create custom views to track spending by resource, department, or project.
2Rightsizing VMs and App Services
Azure Advisor provides excellent recommendations for rightsizing VMs. Use Azure Monitor insights to identify underutilized resources. For App Services, leverage auto-scaling and the right pricing tier based on actual usage patterns.
3Reserved Instances & Savings Plans
Azure Reserved Instances offer deep discounts for predictable workloads. The new Azure Savings Plan provides flexibility similar to AWS Savings Plans. Use Azure Advisor recommendations to identify the best commitment options for your usage patterns.
4Storage and Database Optimization
Azure Storage lifecycle management automatically moves data to cheaper tiers. For databases, use Azure SQL Database advisor recommendations and implement auto-pausing for dev/test environments. Regularly audit and remove unused storage accounts and databases.
5BurnLessAI for Azure Optimization
Why Azure Teams Choose BurnLessAI
- Native Azure Resource Manager integration
- Automated ARM template generation
- Real-time cost anomaly detection
- Azure Policy integration for governance
BurnLessAI provides Azure-native optimization with deep integration into Azure Resource Manager, Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy. Get AI-powered recommendations with automated implementation through ARM templates and Azure CLI commands.