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Prepare — Architecture Planning & Cost Estimation

Map Azure application components to services and estimate infrastructure costs.

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Search Tags:#architecture#azure#infrastructure#cost-estimation#quota-validation#cloud-planning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills --skill prepare-architecture-planning-cost-estimation
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Skill: Prepare — Architecture Planning & Cost Estimation
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/tree/main/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-app-onboard/prepare
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills --skill prepare-architecture-planning-cost-estimation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the complexity of mapping application components to Azure services by automating architecture planning, cost estimation, and quota validation, preventing deployment failures before they occur.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Architecture Mapping: Aligns application components with WAF-compliant Azure services based on project requirements.
  • Proactive Guardrails: Validates subscription policies, resource quotas, and regional availability to ensure deployment viability.
  • Cost Estimation: Provides budget-aware SKU selection and cost projections using the Azure Retail Prices API.
  • Use Case: When onboarding a new application, use this skill to generate a complete deployment plan that includes the optimal Azure services, naming conventions, and cost estimates while ensuring the chosen region has sufficient quota for the required SKUs.

Quick Start

Run the prepare skill to generate an architecture plan for the current application components based on the existing session context.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prepare — Architecture Planning & Cost Estimation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I estimate Azure infrastructure costs before deploying a new application?▼

You can estimate Azure infrastructure costs by mapping application components to Azure services and using the Azure Retail Prices API to generate budget-aware SKU selections and cost projections for your deployment plan.

What is the best way to validate Azure regional quotas and subscription policies during cloud planning?▼

Azure cloud planning validates regional availability, resource quotas, and subscription policies proactively as guardrails during architecture mapping, ensuring deployment viability and preventing onboarding failures before they occur.

How do I map application components to Well-Architected Framework compliant Azure services?▼

Automated architecture mapping aligns application components with Well-Architected Framework compliant Azure services based on existing project requirements and session context to generate a structured deployment plan.

Can I generate a complete Azure deployment plan that includes naming conventions and SKU selection?▼

Yes, architecture planning generates a complete deployment plan containing optimal Azure services, naming conventions, and cost estimates while ensuring the chosen region has sufficient quota for required SKUs.

Does Azure architecture planning require integration with Azure MCP tools for capacity validation?▼

Yes, architecture planning requires integration with Azure MCP tools to perform pricing, policy, and capacity validation, ensuring the generated deployment plan guarantees full deployment readiness.

Why do Azure deployments fail due to quota limitations and how can I prevent it?▼

Azure deployments fail when regional quotas are insufficient for required SKUs, but proactive quota validation during architecture planning prevents these deployment failures by ensuring capacity before onboarding.

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