Review Compute Engine recommendations before resizing VMs
Review VM size suggestions against peak demand, compatibility and restart needs. Learn why estimated savings and empty recommendation lists need care.
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Cloud cost guides
Find answers to common questions about cloud and AI costs.
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Match Cloud Run functions to the right pricing model
Classify Cloud Run functions by documented version and console area before comparing costs. Keep pricing-family labels separate from API history and billed-SKU confirmation.
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Check Lambda memory before cutting it
Use Lambda REPORT logs to spot unused memory, then compare runtime and errors before testing a smaller allocation. Memory headroom alone is not a savings estimate.
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Check what drives your Fargate resource charges
Check requested CPU, memory, storage and billable runtime for ECS Fargate tasks before estimating the cost of a sizing change.
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Check whether a stopped Azure VM is still billed
Distinguish Stopped from Deallocated with a read-only Azure VM power-state check. Use PowerShell or ask an authorized colleague for the result.
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Check AKS cost allocation before cutting capacity
Use AKS cost allocation and matching resource metrics to decide whether a cluster or namespace needs a capacity review, without treating allocated cost as proof of waste.
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Check workload peaks before resizing Compute Engine VMs
Compare a Compute Engine sizing recommendation with peak demand and memory evidence before approving a resize that could interrupt service or reduce performance.
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Review Azure disks left behind after VM deletion
List unattached Azure managed disks in one subscription, check when they became unattached, and review whether they are still needed before removal.
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