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Azure administration, billing, and cost management guides

intermediate

9 min
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How to Backfill Missing Azure Billing Data in Synapse or Power BI

advanced

Retrieve and merge historical billing data for complete cost reports

15 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Change the Storage Account or Export Configuration for Azure Billing Data

intermediate

Update or recreate cost export settings with new configurations

12 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Create a FinOps Resource Group for Centralizing Cost Tools

intermediate

Set up a dedicated resource group for Azure cost management and FinOps

12 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Create an Azure Storage Account for Cost Management Export

beginner

Set up storage accounts for cost data exports

8 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Disable Azure Cost Management Data Export

beginner

Pause or delete automated billing exports

5 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Enable Billing on an Azure Subscription

beginner

Activate and configure billing for Azure subscriptions

5 minUpdated January 2025
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intermediate

12 min
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Azure Cost Allocation with Tags | Analyze Shared Resource Costs by Department

advanced

Master Azure cost allocation using tags for accurate showback/chargeback. Includes tag-based distribution, usage metrics, and automated Power BI reports.

20 minUpdated January 2025
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intermediate

16 min
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How to Enable the Cost Management Data Export API in Azure

intermediate

Verify subscription type and permissions for Cost Management API access

8 minUpdated January 2025
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intermediate

15 min
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How to Grant IAM Roles for Azure Cost Management Data Export

intermediate

Configure correct permissions for users and system-managed identities

10 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Merge Historical and New Cost Export Data in Azure

advanced

Combine historical and ongoing exports for long-term trend analysis

20 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Monitor Cost Export Status and Data Freshness in Azure

intermediate

Track export runs and ensure up-to-date billing data delivery

10 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Secure Cost Management Data in Azure Storage and Synapse

advanced

Implement security best practices for protecting sensitive billing data

18 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Set Up Cost Alerts and Budgets in Azure

intermediate

Define spending limits and receive alerts when costs exceed thresholds

12 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Set Up Row-Level Security for Billing Data in Azure Synapse or Power BI

advanced

Ensure users only see billing data relevant to their team or department

15 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Troubleshoot Azure Cost Management Export Issues

intermediate

Diagnose and fix common problems with Azure cost data exports

12 minUpdated January 2025
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Azure Cost Management Power BI Templates | Setup & Customization Guide

intermediate

Build professional Azure cost dashboards in minutes using Microsoft's official Power BI templates. Includes DAX measures, custom visuals, and RLS configuration.

15 minUpdated January 2025
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How to View Azure Billing Data in Azure Synapse or Power BI

intermediate

Analyze cost data using Azure Synapse Analytics or Power BI

15 minUpdated January 2025
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How to Visualize Azure Billing Data in Power BI

advanced

Create interactive cost dashboards using Power BI

25 minUpdated January 2025
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