The cloud makes it easy to deploy resources—but using them efficiently and cost-effectively is where the real magic happens. Over the years, I’ve reviewed many Azure environments and consistently found recurring pitfalls and misconfigurations that lead to unnecessary expenses.

In this session, we’ll explore seven common and practical ways to optimize Azure costs, focusing on IaaS workloads such as Virtual Machines and Storage. We’ll cover strategies across different stages of the cloud lifecycle—from the design phase, through daily operations, to cost monitoring and analysis.

You’ll also gain insights into Azure Cost Management. Whether you're designing a new environment or managing an existing one, this session will equip you with actionable tips to reduce waste and improve your cloud ROI.