Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
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Daily cost for "Standard data transfer out" for a storage account suddenly increased sixfold
I have a small Azure storage account that I have been using for a while. Daily costs associated with "Standard data transfer out" for this storage account suddenly increased sixfold about week ago. I can see this under Cost Analysis in daily…
Azure Cost Management
asked 2023-09-21T12:11:45.6333333+00:00
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Piotr Sobczak
0
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commented 2023-09-29T06:55:13.2833333+00:00
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AnuragSingh-MSFT
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How to recognize a hidden resource type
Regarding "Hidden Resources", we understand there is a "Show hidden types" view available in the Azure Portal to display them. (Please see the attached image) However, is it possible to know if these ancillary resources…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2022-04-18T16:41:47.297+00:00
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Hiroshi Ogata
6
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commented 2023-09-28T10:23:00.4666667+00:00
M.Chamara Sampath Fernando
25
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Getting cost details through REST API
Hi, I am trying to get the cost details of subscription using below POST in Python code https://management.azure.com//subscriptions/1234/providers/Microsoft.CostManagement/generateCostDetailsReport?api-version=2023-03-01 Getting the below…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-08-29T22:06:46.61+00:00
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Kumar, Arun
336
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commented 2023-09-28T09:19:20.91+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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https://prices.azure.com:443/api/retail/prices return empty items occasionally
Hi and greetings, I'm using https://prices.azure.com:443/api/retail/prices this api to get prices programlly recent days and it worked well until today. Today I found the api occasionally return empty…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-06T06:21:08.29+00:00
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Yu Le Yi
25
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commented 2023-09-28T07:10:10.7933333+00:00
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SwathiDhanwada-MSFT
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How can I assign billing reader role through azure cli in Microsoft Partner Agreement account?
I have created an App and assigned a service principal to it through az cli commands. Now I would like to give this app the billing reader role so that I can use the cost details API to fetch my billing data. In EA I am able to achieve the role…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-07-27T12:18:12.4833333+00:00
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Manoj Ghogale
0
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commented 2023-09-27T20:30:37.24+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Difference between Cost Management vs Billing
Hi, I am trying to do FinOps for Azure. And as layman, may I know what is difference between Billing and Cost Management (Analysis)? I believe billing is more wrt to invoicing and payment methods. Can you suggest which would be appropriate for…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-03-23T03:41:20.05+00:00
Rajesh Swarnkar
911
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accepted 2023-09-27T09:55:54.59+00:00
Rajesh Swarnkar
911
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Generate Cost Details Report - Create Operation
We are migrating from Usage Details API to Generate Cost Details Report . We've been using the Usage Details with an enterprise application with Azure Service Management/user_impersonation permission. Now this App is not working with Generate cost…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-26T06:57:21.5066667+00:00
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Jozef Lačný
31
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commented 2023-09-27T05:03:09.9033333+00:00
SwathiDhanwada-MSFT
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clarification over isPrimaryMeterRegion from pricing retail api
Can you please provide more clarity with regards to the isPrimaryMeterRegion parameter and what is it used for? I can see some meter ids in our billing files which have no entries when isPrimaryMeterRegion is set to True. API DOCS -…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-26T05:05:55.8566667+00:00
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Ansh Vidyabhanu
40
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commented 2023-09-27T04:50:41.95+00:00
SwathiDhanwada-MSFT
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Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL managed Instance -Any pointers for rightsizing ?
Hello, We are looking forward to right size Azure SQL Databases and Azure SQL managed Instances but not finding any pointers. There are no Azure Advisor recommendations other than RI, Saving Plans and AHUB. Given the count of DBs and MIs, it is not…
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
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Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
Azure Advisor
Azure Advisor
An Azure personalized recommendation engine that helps users follow best practices to optimize Azure deployments.
159 questions
asked 2023-09-26T15:42:34.1233333+00:00
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Anil Kumar
525
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commented 2023-09-26T18:00:15.1933333+00:00
Oury Ba-MSFT
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How much show azure blob storage cost on average for 1 GB 1 month?
I need to store images and use the links into a website and display them. I created an azure blob storage and uploaded around 20-30 pictures in total of 140MB. I did not get the chance to use the links to the images into the website. After 2-3 day I…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Blob Storage
An Azure service that stores unstructured data in the cloud as blobs.
3,210 questions
asked 2023-09-18T17:38:35.5633333+00:00
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Alexandru Trandafir
0
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commented 2023-09-26T08:21:07.3233333+00:00
SwathiDhanwada-MSFT
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Understanding Azure Billing
Hello, Anyone here can help me to understand about billing on azure? Example i have cost below, for SQL Database What is 1GB/Month, 1 Hour and 1/Day? Effective Unit Price is on $? Row with 1GB/Month have Qty 2418.370072 this mean we use…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-25T01:10:39.54+00:00
Handian Sudianto
6,106
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accepted 2023-09-26T03:29:57.1966667+00:00
Handian Sudianto
6,106
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Azure Billing account with debit card is not working.
Hi, When I try to add my debit card to my azure account, it not accepting it. It shows "check the info you entered. it doesn't match the info for this card" even though all the details are correct. I use that card regularly. Can't we use…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2022-02-08T16:28:50.013+00:00
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Vignesh Raj
11
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commented 2023-09-25T07:46:01.5533333+00:00
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ram maity
0
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best way or practices for azure cost management and estimation
Hello Expert. How to calculate the azure cost in best way and what are point should be take while cost estimation in Azure Thanks Richa
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-19T05:49:35.0066667+00:00
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Richa Kumari
301
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commented 2023-09-25T07:36:19.6266667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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How to update ConsumptionBudgetData from ASPNET MVC using Azure .NET SDK
I am building a custom azure management interface in ASPNET MVC application to manage azure consumption, budgets, etc., using Azure .NET SDK. I am using ArmClient to retrieve consumptionbudgetdata as shown below. // GET: AzureController/Details/5 public…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-08T13:43:03.72+00:00
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Muzammil AbdulKareem
21
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commented 2023-09-25T07:27:46.1533333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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grant global admin but remove all billing access
what is the best way to grant a user the global admin right but remove any billing information.
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-18T15:04:45.18+00:00
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JG
0
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commented 2023-09-25T07:27:05.6233333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Azure Subscriptions
Where can I see subscription types?
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-23T09:13:35.08+00:00
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Basma Khattab
0
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edited the question 2023-09-25T06:15:19.3966667+00:00
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Ommi Naveen Kumar
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Unexpected Charges in Azure of 13 991,54 $CA+Taxes
Hello, I am following the learning path to complete a certification. I don't have a student subcripton so I am learning and creating resources in my subscription with WMs, App Gateway, storages in order to pratice and create typical Azure resources…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-23T19:09:17.09+00:00
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Ariau AEYAN
20
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commented 2023-09-24T18:46:03.7466667+00:00
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Anonymous
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While signing up to Azure I cannot set the country
Hello, When I go to signup.azure.com I need to enter CC details. That's no problem by itself, but the country dropdown is set to USA and cannot be changed. Also, it requires me to enter a US state and US zip code. Problem is: I'm from Europe. How am I…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2021-06-16T13:47:05.977+00:00
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D.S
1
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answered 2023-09-23T06:40:24.5633333+00:00
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David McQuiggin
6
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Change of methods of payments - Azure
Hi there. I'm trying to change methods of payments for our Azure subscription. We're currently with the '' pay as you go'' subscription, with a monthly billing, but I'd like to change for an annual billing, pay everything in advance and later delete the…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
asked 2023-09-21T19:33:12.41+00:00
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Elisabeth Marais
0
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commented 2023-09-22T12:12:46.3733333+00:00
Anonymous
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pay as you go
Hello, I recently attempted to upgrade my account to the "Pay-As-You-Go" plan, but I noticed several pricing options displayed. My understanding was that with this plan, I'd only be charged for the resources I use. Can anyone clarify…
Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
3,656 questions
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