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How to optimize costs in Azure: 7 actions for cutting costs fast

You’re staring at your Azure bill, wondering how it ballooned so quickly, and now the pressure’s on to cut costs without breaking anything important. It’s a tough spot to be in, especially when you’re already juggling a million other responsibilities. But you’re not alone, and there are actionable steps you can take to get those costs under control—fast. Let’s walk through some practical strategies to help you trim the fat from your Azure spending and optimize costs without sacrificing the performance and reliability your team depends on.

1. Right-size your virtual machines (VMs)

   Let’s start with a big one: right-sizing your …

By Steven Moore
FinOps Specialist