What should you consider to optimize the costs in Azure migration?

Many companies prefer the lift-and-shift methodology to migrate their applications and data to Azure. But, are you choosing the best cloud migration services? How can save over 90% on resources such as VMs? Let’s look at this article to know the answers… 

Moving to the cloud is no longer a confusion, it is a clear decision for many organizations. Now, they are beginning to move at a fast pace in adopting the cloud. It helps to reduce the data center footprint and become more agile with the cloud elasticity. But, how cost-effective is your cloud migration? This is the million-dollar question every boardrooms debate on. What would be the risk for business decision makers to migrate to a platform they don’t own or control completely? 

Cloud consultants often focus on how to move services and applications to Azure. But, do you know if you are getting the value for the money spent? Is it possible to achieve operational flexibility and agility while saving money? This is where cost optimization plays a vital role. Let’s look at an example. 

1) Choose the right VM size 

You have a business application which is being accessed by your customers. You can run that application on a DS2_V2 size VM on Azure. Now the costs for a VM differ by region. But, how can you be sure about the right VM size? Can you narrow down on a particular VM size? Have you tested and validated the correct VM size? Or, was the size derived from an equivalent on-premises server based on best-guess calculations? Choosing a low-spec VM is always good to go. You can scale up according to your business requirements. 

2) Running the VM only when required 

Should your VM need to keep running 24/7? Based on your business requirements, running the VM during business hours alone would be good. It can save up to 75% of your Azure bills. 

Optimization should be an integral part of your Azure migration plan. Focusing on this part makes your business stand out in the competitive market. If you’re considering a cloud migration and would like to learn more about the benefits of Azure, Deevita offers a range of migration solutions for organizations.