{"id":385,"date":"2026-07-13T10:40:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/?post_type=techtips&#038;p=385"},"modified":"2026-07-13T10:40:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:40:51","slug":"azure-pricing-calculator-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"techtips","link":"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/techtips\/azure-pricing-calculator-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Guide to Use Azure Pricing Calculator in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08d284dcb44e5bd6afe79b943dd30615\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Introduction on &nbsp;Azure Pricing Calculator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are planning to move your legacy system into the Azure cloud, the very first question that comes to your mind is, \u2019How much does it cost, and can I afford it?\u2019 In this blog, we will see how you can budget and forecast cloud expenses using the Azure Pricing Calculator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ecb79bb743f214af63451867e08bf9f\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>What is the Azure Pricing Calculator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft offers a free tool to calculate the cost of Azure services and features. You can configure various metrics like region, details of OS and instances, number of VMs, storage information, desired pricing model, and more. After setting your preferences and resource details, you can get the estimated cost and upfront cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Benefits of the Azure Pricing Calculator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses can estimate and plan cloud expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows customization of resources based on your requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible to compare costs for different service configurations and pricing structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and share the estimate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Tip: From the Estimate Templates tab, you can access templates available for common scenarios. Simply select and check the costs. If needed, you can change the input values accordingly.<\/strong><\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-calculator-1024x434.png\" alt=\"Azure Pricing Calculator \u2013 Estimate Templates Page\" class=\"wp-image-388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-calculator-1024x434.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-calculator-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-calculator-768x325.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-calculator-1536x651.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-calculator.png 1582w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Azure Pricing Calculator&#8217;s Estimate Templates page displaying prebuilt solution templates to quickly create cost estimates for Azure workloads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let us estimate how much your workload will cost on the Azure cloud migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97f0fd5c5d79511556374d92bad5f5a2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Customizing the Azure Pricing Calculator Settings From Scratch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit Microsoft\u2019s official page to access the Azure Pricing Calculator. Sign-in is not mandatory, but it is recommended to log in, as it would be helpful if you want to share, save, or revisit the cost estimate and use your Azure agreement pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us start by assuming that we are calculating the expenses for VMs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Step 1: Using the Interface<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/pricing\/calculator\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/pricing\/calculator\/\"><strong>Azure Pricing Calculator tool.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the Products tab (Selected by default) \u2192 Virtual Machines \u2192 Add to Estimate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pricing-calculator-azure-1024x457.png\" alt=\"Azure Pricing Calculator Products page showing available Azure services, a search bar, product categories, cost summary, and options to add services to an estimate.\" class=\"wp-image-389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pricing-calculator-azure-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pricing-calculator-azure-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pricing-calculator-azure-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pricing-calculator-azure-1536x685.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pricing-calculator-azure.png 1850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On scrolling down, you can see an estimate page below. Here you can configure all your specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-service-estimate-1024x545.png\" alt=\"Azure Pricing Calculator showing a Virtual Machine estimate with region, operating system, VM size, pricing details, and estimated monthly and annual costs.\" class=\"wp-image-390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-service-estimate-1024x545.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-service-estimate-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-service-estimate-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-service-estimate-1536x818.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-service-estimate.png 1624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Step 2: Configuring Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose your region, as Azure prices vary by location. It depends on the local infrastructure and energy costs. Also, Azure services may not be available in some regions. So choose the exact region or the closest one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select relevant values for other parameters like OS, type, tier, category, instance series, number of VMs, time, and license from the dropdown lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also explore the pricing details and savings plans just below the configuration panel. Here you can enable Snapshots, confidential OS encryption, and bandwidth at additional prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-savings-options-windows-d2v3.png-1024x412.png\" alt=\"Azure Pricing Calculator showing savings options for a Windows D2 v3 virtual machine with reservation and savings plan choices.\" class=\"wp-image-392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-savings-options-windows-d2v3.png-1024x412.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-savings-options-windows-d2v3.png-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-savings-options-windows-d2v3.png-768x309.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-savings-options-windows-d2v3.png-1536x618.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-savings-options-windows-d2v3.png.png 1716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-managed-disk-snapshot-confidential-os-encryption.png-1024x446.png\" alt=\"Azure Pricing Calculator showing managed disk, snapshot, and Confidential OS Encryption pricing options.\" class=\"wp-image-394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-managed-disk-snapshot-confidential-os-encryption.png-1024x446.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-managed-disk-snapshot-confidential-os-encryption.png-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-managed-disk-snapshot-confidential-os-encryption.png-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-managed-disk-snapshot-confidential-os-encryption.png-1536x669.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-managed-disk-snapshot-confidential-os-encryption.png.png 1606w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Step 3: Addition of Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to add additional workloads, move to the product tab, then click Add to estimate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Say, for example, \u2018<em><strong>Storage Accounts\u2019 \u2192 Add to estimate.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-services-estimator.png-1024x535.png\" alt=\"Azure Pricing Calculator home page showing available Azure services and estimated costs.\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-services-estimator.png-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-services-estimator.png-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-services-estimator.png-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-services-estimator.png-1536x803.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-services-estimator.png.png 1611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can see a new pane for configuring storage accounts just below the VM configuration that we did earlier. Choose the parameters from the dropdown lists. If you want to add more workloads, follow the previous steps again. Adjust parameters and configure each service in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-storage.png-1024x426.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Azure Pricing Calculator showing cost estimates for a 1000 GB Storage Account configuration.\" class=\"wp-image-397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-storage.png-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-storage.png-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-storage.png-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-storage.png-1536x639.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-storage.png.png 1695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, choose the support level as per your needs. Basic support is included in the service package and is free of cost. Be aware that the support plan you choose influences your total costs. Premium plans like Developer, Standard, and Professional Direct offer faster response times and extended support at a higher price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select your licensing program, which also determines your Azure cloud expenses. Licensing costs vary depending on the agreement you choose. Larger commitments often provide more favorable pricing and higher discounts than flexible licensing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-support-licensing.png-1024x233.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Azure Pricing Calculator configuration panel for selecting support plans, licensing programs, and dev\/test pricing options.\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-support-licensing.png-1024x233.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-support-licensing.png-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-support-licensing.png-768x175.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-support-licensing.png-1536x350.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-support-licensing.png.png 1739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Step 4: Review and Reconfigure the Estimate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calculator displays all three upfront costs, monthly costs, and annual costs in the bottom right corner of the configuration pane. A detailed price breakdown is also displayed under every item. You can change the service\/saving plans to match your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Step 5: Export, Save, and Share<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can export the estimate as an Excel file for future review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the estimates in your account, provided you are signed in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share the estimate with your teammates&nbsp; as a link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also change the currency option on the right side of the panel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-total-cost.png-1024x337.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Azure Pricing Calculator footer showing estimated upfront, monthly, and annual total costs with options to export, save, or share the estimate.\" class=\"wp-image-399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-total-cost.png-1024x337.png 1024w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-total-cost.png-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-total-cost.png-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-total-cost.png-1536x506.png 1536w, https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/azure-pricing-calculator-total-cost.png.png 1610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Tip: The same method can be followed for estimating the cost of any services available with the Azure cloud before deploying.<\/em><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-92126d18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-220270d85d1e5a6707ddd76f573c7f47 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><strong>Want to keep your Azure costs under control?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with Velan\u2019s Azure experts to discover proven cost optimization strategies that maximize the value of your cloud investment. From Azure strategy and migration to ongoing management and support, we deliver end-to-end Azure cloud services designed to improve performance and scalability and keep your cloud costs under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/contact-remote-managed-it-service-provider\"><strong>Request Free Azure Consultation<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24a4e1252487567c67d03137af7fef42\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Mistakes to Avoid While Using Azur Calculator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Overestimating resource requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excess resource allocation leads to avoidable expenses. Monitor utilization and optimize resource sizing regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Selecting a region without comparing costs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different Azure regions have different pricing models. Choosing a cost-effective region can significantly reduce your cloud spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Relying on outdated cost projections<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Static estimates quickly become inaccurate as your environment changes. Refresh your cost estimates periodically to maintain budget accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4690cb2ed5d9e65b1c58dee911b699aa\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Azure Cost Estimation Best Practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Create estimates for different scenarios<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not stop at a single estimate. Create separate pricing projections for different environments such as development, testing, and production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comparing multiple scenarios helps you identify the most cost-effective Azure configuration before deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Utilize Azure cost-saving options<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have a valid Windows Server or SQL Server license, you can apply the Azure Hybrid Benefit to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For services like VMs, you can choose a service term for one year or 3 years. Long-term commitment offers significant cost benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Plan for changing workloads<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your application has busy hours or seasonal spikes, use the Azure Autoscale feature in the cost calculation to reflect changing resource usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Include networking costs in your estimate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many organizations focus on compute and storage costs but overlook networking expenses. Be sure to account for outbound data transfers, inter-region data transfers, and bandwidth usage, as these can noticeably impact your overall Azure bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Tip: If you&#8217;re planning to migrate from on-premises infrastructure, don&#8217;t compare only monthly cloud costs. Use the Azure TCO Calculator to calculate infrastructure, maintenance, geo-redundant storage (GRS) costs, electricity costs, and labor costs. This provides a more accurate understanding of your long-term savings after moving to Azure.<\/em><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-92126d18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3cfd5415dfba64c359cb9759b168e045 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"patron\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong><strong>Reduce Your Azure Costs by Up to 60%&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Save more by outsourcing Azure management to Velan. Our experts assess your infrastructure to find opportunities to reduce spend while keeping workloads running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/velanremoteitsupport.com\/contact-remote-managed-it-service-provider\"><strong>&nbsp;Request a Cost Assessment<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a46bbd8308305b7f3dce2876f218e4f\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To properly manage cloud expenditures, you must learn how to use the Azure Pricing Calculator. 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