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Virtual machines (VMs) provide flexibility and control in Azure but are often one of the largest contributors to cloud expenditure. Implementing cost optimization strategies is essential for maintaining efficient operations without compromising performance or availability. Components Contributing to VM Costs When deploying a virtual machine in Azure, multiple resources are provisioned in addition to the…

Monitoring performance, availability, and reliability is essential when running workloads in the cloud. Microsoft Azure provides integrated tools to support these objectives. The primary services in this area are Azure Service Health and Azure Monitor. Together, they offer a comprehensive view of both the platform’s status and the performance of deployed resources. Azure Service Health…

Azure Resource Manager (ARM) is the deployment and management service used by Microsoft Azure. Any action performed in Azure — whether through the Portal, CLI, or PowerShell — is processed through ARM. It provides the management layer for creating, updating, and deleting Azure resources Functions of Azure Resource Manager ARM enables administrators to: ARM Templates…

Azure provides multiple interfaces for deploying, managing, and monitoring resources. Each interface is designed to meet different use cases and user preferences, whether through a graphical interface, command line, or automation scripts. The main interfaces are the Azure Portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Cloud Shell. Azure Portal The Azure Portal is a web-based…

As Azure deployments scale, managing large numbers of resources efficiently becomes increasingly complex. Azure Tags provide a mechanism for logically organizing resources, enabling improved visibility, cost tracking, and governance across your cloud environment. Azure Resource Organization Overview Before discussing tags, it is important to understand how Azure resources are structured: What Are Azure Tags? Azure…

Cost control is a key consideration when deploying workloads in Microsoft Azure. While Azure provides flexibility and scalability, costs can increase rapidly without proper planning. This article outlines the primary factors affecting Azure costs and introduces the available tools and models for estimating and managing expenses. Factors That Affect Azure Costs Azure pricing varies based…