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Maximizing the Value of Azure Subscription: Tips and Best Practices

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Overview

Azure has become a top platform for cloud computing as companies keep moving their IT infrastructure there. Yet, it can be difficult for companies to get the most out of their Azure subscription due to the platform’s abundance of services, features, and tools.

Here, we’ll look at some ideas and recommendations for making the value of an Azure subscription.

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Tips for Azure Subscription utilization

  1. Optimizing Resource Utilization:

Azure’s main benefits are scalability, enabling resource addition or removal as needed. Yet, this scalability could result in excessive expenses if the resources are not managed effectively. Utilize Azure tools like Azure Advisor and Azure Monitor to optimize resource usage. While Azure Monitor helps in real-time monitoring and resource optimization, Azure Advisor offers suggestions based on usage trends.

  1. Use Azure Cost Management and Billing:

Azure has numerous service tiers for its products, each with unique features and price ranges. Optimizing Azure consumption and cutting costs is possible by selecting the appropriate service tier for the company’s requirements. For instance, you can select the Basic or Standard tiers for Azure SQL Database based on your performance and financial needs. Similarly, you can select the Basic, Standard, or Premium tiers of Azure App Service based on your requirements for scalability and performance.

  1. Utilize the tags and resource groups in Azure.

It is possible to manage and organize Azure resources using Azure Resource Groups and Tags. We may manage the Azure environment more effectively and lower the risk of incorrectly configured resources by forming logical groups of resources. Additionally, you may more easily track and report your Azure usage and spending by using tags to label your resources.

  1. Making Use of Azure Security Features

Azure offers a variety of security measures to safeguard data and cloud-based applications. By utilizing these options, you may strengthen your security posture and lower the chance of security breaches. Azure Active Directory, Azure Security Center, and Azure Key Vault are a few of the platform’s core security capabilities.

  1. Utilize the hybrid capabilities of Azure.

A smooth extension of the on-premises environment to the cloud is possible with Azure Hybrid Capabilities if your company uses on-premises equipment or apps. Azure Arc, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure ExpressRoute are just a few of the tools and services offered by Azure Hybrid Capabilities for connecting your on-premises resources with Azure.

  1. Use Azure Marketplace

A one-stop shop for finding, evaluating, and purchasing cloud solutions and services is Azure Marketplace. Using the Azure Marketplace, you can quickly locate and set up outside products and services that interface with Azure. As a result, you won’t have to spend time and money creating unique solutions from the start.

Benefits of having an Azure subscription

  • Scalability: Azure provides practically infinite scalability, allowing you to quickly scale up or down your computing capacity in response to shifting business demands.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Azure only charges you for the resources you use, and you may cut costs by using reserved instances and Azure Cost Management tools.
  • Flexibility: You can design, deploy, and manage applications and services across various platforms and technologies with the support of a wide range of services, tools, and connectors that Azure provides.
  • Reliability: Azure delivers high availability, disaster recovery options, and a 99.9% uptime SLA to guarantee that your apps and data are always accessible.
  • Security: To help shield your data and apps from dangers, Azure includes built-in security capabilities such as encryption, access control, and compliance certifications.
  • Innovation: Azure provides a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT), that can assist you in developing new goods and services and gaining an advantage over your rivals.
  • Community: Azure offers a sizable and vibrant developer, user, and expert community that may offer assistance, direction, and insights into how to make the most of the platform.

Conclusion

It takes a coordinated effort from optimization, cost management, security, and strategic planning to get the most out of your Azure subscription. You can increase your use of Azure, cut costs, and get the most out of your Azure subscription by adhering to the best practices and suggestions. With Azure, businesses can enhance their digital capabilities, innovate, and streamline their operations.

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FAQs

1. Can we migrate resources from one subscription to another subscription?

ANS: – Yes, we can migrate resources from one subscription to another subscription using Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, or the REST API to move resources.

2. What types of Azure subscriptions are available?

ANS: – There are several types of Azure subscriptions available, including free, pay-as-you-go, and enterprise. The free subscription provides limited resources and is intended for testing and development purposes. The pay-as-you-go subscription allows you to pay only for the resources you use, while the enterprise subscription is designed for large organizations that require customized billing and management options.

WRITTEN BY Abhilasha D

Abhilasha D is a Research Associate-DevOps at CloudThat. She is focused on gaining knowledge of Cloud environment and DevOps tools. She has keen interest in learning and researching on emerging technologies.

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