What you'll learn

Are you concerned about escalating Azure costs and need to optimize your cloud spending without sacrificing performance? In this course, Basic Cost Optimization in Azure, you'll learn to proactively manage and control your Azure expenses. First, you'll explore Azure Cost Management, gaining insights into your current spending patterns and identifying areas for potential savings. Next, you'll investigate the Azure Pricing Calculator, a valuable tool for forecasting future costs and making informed decisions about resource provisioning. Then, you'll discover powerful cost-saving measures like reserved instances and the Azure Hybrid Benefit, learning how to leverage them effectively. Finally, you'll learn how to set up budget alerts to proactively monitor your spending and receive timely notifications when costs approach or exceed your defined limits. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge of Azure cost management needed to optimize your cloud budget and ensure cost efficiency in your Azure environment.