azure-cost-optimization

Analyze Azure subscription costs and utilization to generate optimization recommendations.

242|189|Updated Oct 28, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/GitHub-Copilot-for-Azure --skill azure-cost-optimization
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Skill: azure-cost-optimization
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/GitHub-Copilot-for-Azure/tree/main/plugin/skills/azure-cost-optimization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/GitHub-Copilot-for-Azure --skill azure-cost-optimization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

The Azure cost optimization skill identifies and quantifies wasted cloud spend across Azure subscriptions by analyzing actual costs and utilization metrics, enabling actionable cost-reduction strategies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze Azure costs and utilization across subscriptions to surface savings.
  • Identify orphaned or underutilized resources and generate actionable optimization recommendations.
  • Produce a comprehensive cost optimization report and export data for audit and governance.
  • Redis-specific cost optimization guidance when requested, with references to Azure Redis cost data.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to optimize costs for a specific subscription or tenant-wide scope, for example: "Optimize costs for subscription <SUBSCRIPTION_ID> and generate a cost optimization report."

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-cost-optimization

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify wasted Azure cloud spend across my subscriptions?

Azure cost optimization analyzes live Cost Management data and utilization metrics across your subscriptions to identify wasted cloud spend. It surfaces orphaned or underutilized resources to reveal actionable cost-reduction strategies.

Can I analyze Redis costs within my Azure subscription?

Yes, you can request Redis-specific cost optimization guidance. The analysis leverages Azure Redis cost data and utilization metrics to generate targeted recommendations for your Redis instances.

What is the best way to generate a cost optimization report for a tenant-wide scope?

The best way is to analyze live Cost Management data across a tenant-wide scope. This generates a comprehensive optimization plan with actionable steps, supporting dashboards, and exportable data for audit and governance.

Does Azure cost management work with multiple subscriptions filtered by prefix?

Yes, you can analyze costs across multiple subscriptions filtered by a specific prefix. This allows you to scope the cost management analysis to specific subscription groups and generate targeted recommendations.

How do I find underutilized resources in Azure to reduce my cloud costs?

You find underutilized resources by analyzing utilization metrics alongside actual costs across your subscriptions. This reveals orphaned resources and generates actionable optimization recommendations to reduce Azure cloud costs.

When should I not use a subscription-level Azure cost analysis?

A subscription-level Azure cost analysis is insufficient when you need to quantify waste across an entire tenant. In such cases, apply the analysis tenant-wide or across multiple subscriptions by prefix to capture all costs.