Insightful Microsoft Cost Management 
The Microsoft Cost Overview within Microsoft Cost Reports in the Arxus Portal. By leveraging the comprehensive data and interactive visual aids in this report, you can gain insights into cost trends, identify areas for potential savings, and ensure your cloud resources are being utilized efficiently.
This report is crucial for making informed financial decisions and maintaining a cost-effective cloud environment.
Prerequisites
To use Microsoft Cost reports in the Arxus Portal you need;
Access to the Arxus portal with the appropriate permissions to use this feature.
How to activate?
If your company has this service active, and you still can’t use it, contact your company portal administrator (usually this person, is who in your company has “Full Role” rights to the users and permission section).
Summary Metrics
In the Microsoft Cost Overview, you will find:
Total Costs: A tile presenting the cumulative cost of all Microsoft services for the selected period, serving as a financial overview of your cloud expenses.
Azure Cost: A tile presenting the cumulative cost of Azure services for the selected period.
Marketplace Cost: A tile presenting the cumulative cost of marketplace services for the selected period.
Reserved Instances Cost: A tile presenting the cumulative cost of reserved instances for the selected period.
Total Cost Growth MoM % Last Months: A metric indicating the percentage change in total costs over the last few months, providing insight into cost trends and efficiency.
Visual Data Representation
The Microsoft Cost Overview also includes:
Total Cost Evolution Over Time: A bar graph illustrating the month-over-month (MoM) growth in total costs. This helps you visualize how your cloud spending has changed over recent months.
Subscriptions with the Biggest Costs: A bar graph showing which subscriptions are contributing the most to your costs. This visualization helps you quickly identify and prioritize areas for potential cost savings.
In-Depth Metrics Breakdown
Additionally, the Microsoft Cost Overview provides:
Yearly Cost Breakdown: A table providing a detailed breakdown of total costs by year, including monthly growth figures and percentages. This table offers a historical perspective on your cloud spending.
Filtering and Search Options
To help you focus your analysis, the Microsoft Cost Overview offers:
Date Range Selector: You can customize the displayed data by selecting specific date ranges, enabling a focused analysis of cost trends.
Tag Name, Tag Value Filter: A dropdown that allows for the selection of specific tags, helping to narrow down the data to relevant subsets.
User Engagement and Functionality
The Microsoft Cost Overview enhances your experience with:
Interactive Elements: Clickable data points and real-time filtering options create a dynamic and engaging user experience. You can drill down into specific metrics for a more detailed view.
Export Options: The ability to export data for external analysis or sharing, enhancing collaborative efforts in managing and optimizing costs.
Get Help
If you need more help, contact your Customer Success Manager, reach out to our Service Desk support, or type your question in the chat to our support team. They will be ready to assist you.