Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
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How do I know if I'll be charged when creating resources in the portal?
I just created my Azure free account trying to explore the features of Azure cloud. I'm wondering if there's a list to check which resource I create is free and which is not. And how do I know if I'll be charged for the testing I did during my free try…
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Which index is the actual amount I will pay?
There is a big difference between the recommended invoice and the amount of payment that seems to be customized, what is the actual amount that I will pay?
asked 2021-03-07T10:47:33.01+00:00
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Yi Hojoon
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answered 2021-03-08T09:14:55.637+00:00
Vaibhav Chaudhari
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Azure Global/Billing Administrator Role unable to access payment methods
Hello, I have an Azure aubscription of which I am the owner. I have added a secondary account for my financial officer to update our payment methods when necessary. The added account is a "Member" account, and has Billing and Global…
asked 2021-03-07T22:37:10.853+00:00
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David McLellan
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answered 2021-03-08T07:12:34.79+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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SQL Advanced Data Security - Determining Metered Sources
With ASC - Advanced Data Security for SQL. (ADS) Metering: In cost management I identify that ADS is accounting for a disproportionate amount of my bill... I understand the metering in terms of baseline + hourly vcore. However i am struggling to…
asked 2021-03-03T16:25:46.14+00:00
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Austin Ayers
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answered 2021-03-06T00:23:58.24+00:00
olufemia-MSFT
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how to change my profile address and phone number?
Hi I want to change my profile details but system is preventing me please advise how can i change the address, phone number, area code and postal code.
asked 2021-03-04T15:56:21.047+00:00
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Hisham Mezher (CS)
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answered 2021-03-04T15:59:42.887+00:00
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Anonymous
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billing account usage changed every data
i want to get the billing account usage by rest api for (2021-01-01, ... 2021-01-10) i got the usage amount and count everyday (2021-01-20 ... now) the amount changed everyday, for example 2021-01-20 the amount of (2021-01-01) is $2100 …
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Backup GRS Data Store Suddenly Increased
Hi, Recently I doubled my VM disk size (128GB->256GB). Everything looks fine but in invoice I noticed that Backup GRS Data Store Suddenly Increased to almost double. Before in consumption it was 402.1158 and now showing 709.4205. While nothing changed…
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Moving Storage account from one Resource group to an other
Hi, I moved 2 Storage accounts from their original Resource group to an other Resource group and now in Cost Management I can see this two Storage accounts that I moved. Any idea to repear this?
asked 2021-02-17T14:57:05.74+00:00
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Carlos Dosde
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commented 2021-02-17T16:05:18.367+00:00
Carlos Dosde
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How to accurately estimate the cost of your azure resources ?
Hello, I get Azure credit through MSDN subscription - which are limited and expire/renewed every month. I am doing hands-on in Azure and keep an eye on cost analysis under cost management in Azure portal, still I think it doesn't update the cost of my…
asked 2021-02-12T07:14:19.537+00:00
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anil kumar
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commented 2021-02-16T07:12:46.867+00:00
anil kumar
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we are using Usage Details Rest API to fetch the Effective price for each resource in particular time frame.
we are using Usage Details Rest API to fetch the Effective price for each resource in particular time frame. Could you please help us to understand this effective price is included discount as well? …
asked 2021-02-15T07:16:08.897+00:00
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Harish Sarabu
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commented 2021-02-16T07:10:48.96+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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How do I contact a human being in billing who can help me about a monthly charge on my credit card??
I am being charged monthly for an AZURE service that I don't want. MSFT E0100B8JEC MSFT AZURE WA. I want to stop the service and stop the charges. the company that used this service is closed and has been since May 2020. Help !!!
asked 2021-02-13T01:08:02.093+00:00
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answered 2021-02-15T07:31:19.403+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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azure resource grop subscription pricing
While performing an exercise in Azure sandbox I had to create a resource in azure portal, after my work got done the resource is not deleting, how do I delete that & also will I be charged for it?
asked 2021-02-13T12:55:18.77+00:00
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pakshal punmiya
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answered 2021-02-13T20:35:03.837+00:00
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VaibhavPandey
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Could I transfer EA to CSP belonging to another owner without any migration?
Hi all, As title, I would like to transfer EA to CSP owned by another provider without any migration. Is it possible? Thanks!! Best Regards, Akil
asked 2021-02-08T08:21:53.747+00:00
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Akil Cheung
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commented 2021-02-12T14:53:49.343+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Transfer of a test account of Azure to another user
Hello, the question is as simple as the headline: Can I transfer the ownership of my free azure test account to another user within the same tenant? Many thanks for any feedback. Sincerely, Hans
asked 2021-02-12T08:12:54.217+00:00
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Hans Friedlaender (dokay)
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commented 2021-02-12T14:31:22.67+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Azure Security Center Security Policy
Hello Guys, I have one question about Azure Security Center. The Security Policy in Security Center has a cost ? I understand this Security Policy is just a policy that show more recommendations and details in Security Center, but I don't know…
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Will I be charged for my Azure Virtual Machine?
I'm new to Azure, I'm only testing it out for a bit by making a Virtual Machine. I had a free trial for a few days, the site said I could change to Pay As You Go and keep the £150 free usage on the account. I can no longer see this. Also, the VM I chose…
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Power BI to connect to Azure Cost
Hi, I am trying to following link to create Power BI report. But I am not sure where to find the : In the Azure portal, navigate to Cost Management + Billing. 1.Select your billing account. 2.On the Overview menu, copy the Billing account ID. 3.For…
asked 2021-02-09T00:52:11.847+00:00
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Rajaniesh Kaushikk
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commented 2021-02-10T17:32:02.363+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
41,296
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Cloudyn Data collection not working after Partner Center API secret change
Hello, We have recently changed Partner Center API key and that stopped data collection from subscription added to Cloudyn (https://azure.cloudyn.com). Since then I've reauthotized the app in AAD, granted appropriate permissions and try to…
asked 2021-01-27T11:23:03.027+00:00
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Artur Rybarczyk
26
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accepted 2021-02-09T14:14:20.38+00:00
Artur Rybarczyk
26
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Credit card had expired, account suspended but now I can't pay overdue invoices.
My credit card had expired a few months ago and my account was suspended (my virtual machine and other services were stopped). I have logged in and added details of a new card and went to a payment page and Azure took a payment, I don't remember the…
asked 2021-02-09T04:18:58.437+00:00
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Andrew Pearce
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commented 2021-02-09T07:16:00.767+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Budgeting Azure VM
Hello, I am trying to create a Win VM as a substitute for my home desktop PC upgradation. I am fumbling to estimate how much it would cost me for one year. If any brilliant mind can provide a rough estimate based on following requirements, how much…
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