Introduction
This module provides an overview of Azure subscriptions and their importance in managing costs for organizations.
You work for a multinational company that has recently decided to migrate its infrastructure to the cloud. As part of this migration, you have been tasked with managing the costs associated with the company's Azure resources. You need to understand how Azure subscriptions work and how they can help you effectively manage and optimize costs.
The goal of this module is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to successfully manage Azure subscriptions and control costs for your organization. You learn how Azure subscriptions work and use cost management tools and techniques. You optimize resource usage, prevent overspending, and make informed decisions to achieve cost savings.
Learning objectives
In this module, you learn how to:
Determine the correct region to locate Azure services.
Review features and use cases for Azure subscriptions.
Obtain an Azure subscription.
Understand billing and features for different Azure subscriptions.
Use Microsoft Cost Management and Billing for cost analysis.
Discover when to use Azure resource tagging.
Identify ways to reduce costs.
Skills measured
The content in the module helps you prepare for Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with cloud computing and Azure cloud services.
- Familiarity with cloud service billing models and subscription methods.
- Familiarity with cost management techniques such as reports and budgets.