This session explores methods to estimate, track, and manage costs in Azure. Then you will learn how to use Azure Advisor to optimize your Azure workload usage, lower costs, increase efficiency, and improve security.

Learning objectives

• Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
• Compare the Pricing calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator
• Describe the Microsoft Cost Management tool and the purpose of tags
• Identify the areas that Advisor analyzes when making recommendations.
• View and remediate issues that Advisor's recommendations have identified.
• Understand the Advisor Score and how it helps prioritize recommendations.