Microsoft has announced a range of updates to its Azure Cost Management service for June 2024. These updates are designed to help organizations better understand their cloud spending, identify and prevent bad spending patterns, and optimize costs to empower them to do more with less.
Some of the key updates include FOCUS 1.0 support in Exports, a new cost card in the Azure portal, new Kubernetes cost views, pricing updates on Azure.com, new ways to save money with Microsoft Cloud, and documentation updates.
The support for FOCUS 1.0 in Exports is a significant update as it allows organizations to get the newly released version of the FinOps Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) through the exports experience in the Microsoft Azure portal or the REST API.
The new cost card in the Azure portal is also a useful addition, as it allows engineers to quickly get a breakdown of their estimated virtual machine (VM) costs before deploying them and adjust as needed.
Furthermore, the new Kubernetes cost views make it easier to access granular cost data for running Kubernetes clusters, enabling organizations to manage their spending more efficiently.
The pricing updates on Azure.com are welcome news for organizations looking to better manage their cloud costs. These updates provide more accurate information on the pricing of various Azure services.
In a nutshell, the Microsoft Cost Management updates for June 2024 are a positive step towards empowering organizations to manage their cloud spending more effectively and efficiently.
