Top 10 usage optimization targets using custom Azure workbooks
Usage optimization refers to the activities around removing, right-sizing, and redesigning workloads and services in the cloud with the end goal of saving money. Often, removing means resources in the cloud are created and forgotten. No one knows what they are used for or even whether they are needed for the business to function. Identify those resources and remove them. Right-sizing means scaling down or out by looking at utilization over a period. Often, cloud services are provisioned with their peak in mind, and by looking at CPU, memory, discs, and networking metrics, you can determine that the same performance can be achieved by a different SKU. On the other hand, redesigning the workload means making a fundamental change in how the workload is architected. Often, the redesign brings the best cost savings, but it takes longer and requires development efforts.
