Cost Optimization Using Azure Cloud

Authors(2) :-K. Sathyam, Eambakam. Lavanya

In the fast-paced world of technology, businesses are constantly faced with the challenge of balancing innovation and cost management. As we step into 2024, the economic scenario further emphasizes the need for effective strategies to reduce infrastructure costs in IT. we’ll explore proven methodologies to achieve a 15 to 20% cost advantage over competitors, focusing on the crucial aspect of reducing IT infrastructure costs. Automation tools play a pivotal role in reducing manpower costs. Network management tools automate tasks such as monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure, significantly cutting down on manual oversight. Moreover, SaaS management tools streamline software deployment and updates, making resource usage more efficient and reducing labor costs. Adopting Cloud Computing for Flexibility-Cloud computing is a game-changer in IT infrastructure. As we look ahead to 2025, approximately two-thirds of application software spending is expected to be directed towards cloud technologies. Next, Cloud services minimize upfront costs, allowing businesses to scale up or down based on their needs. Cloud applications development company or Cloud providers manage system maintenance, monitoring, and management, reducing the workload on internal IT teams. A proactive approach to software updates and maintenance is crucial. Failing to install available patches can make organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks. Moreover, Network management tools can help in regularly monitoring and updating software.

Authors and Affiliations

K. Sathyam
Assistant Professor, Department of MCA, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
Eambakam. Lavanya
Post Graduate, Department of MCA, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

User acceptance testing, Output testing, Non-functional requirements, Validation, Production environment optimization, Azure virtual machine configuration.

  1. "Microsoft Azure Cost Management + Billing" - Official documentation from Microsoft providing comprehensive guidance on cost management strategies and tools available within Azure.
  2. "Optimizing Costs in Azure: A Practical Guide" - A whitepaper published by Microsoft Azure, offering practical tips and best practices for optimizing costs in Azure deployments.
  3. "Azure Cost Optimization Best Practices" - An article from Cloud Academy summarizing key strategies and techniques for optimizing costs in Azure, including case studies and real-world examples.

Publication Details

Published in : Volume 7 | Issue 2 | March-April 2024
Date of Publication : 2024-04-30
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 154-160
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ247243
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

K. Sathyam, Eambakam. Lavanya, "Cost Optimization Using Azure Cloud", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp.154-160, March-April.2024
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ247243

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