Understanding Your Azure Costs 
The Azure Plan Overview is the second section within Microsoft Cost Report in the Arxus Customer Portal. It's an essential tool for understanding and managing your Azure spending. 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.
Prerequisites
To use Azure Plan Overview 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 Azure Plan Overview, you will find:
Azure Cost: A tile presenting the cumulative cost of Azure services for the selected period, serving as a financial overview of your cloud expenses.
# Days in Scope: A tile presenting the number of days covered in the selected period.
Azure Cost Growth % - June vs May: A metric indicating the percentage change in Azure costs from May to June, providing insight into cost trends and efficiency.
Visual Data Representation
The Azure Plan Overview also includes:
How is the Azure cost evolving over time?: A bar graph illustrating the month-over-month (MoM) growth in Azure costs. This helps you visualize how your cloud spending has changed over recent months.
What subscriptions have the biggest Azure cost?: A detailed list showing which subscriptions are contributing the most to your Azure costs. This visualization helps you quickly identify and prioritize areas for potential cost savings.
In-Depth Metrics Breakdown
Additionally, the Azure Plan Overview provides:
What is the Azure cost over time per account?: A table providing a detailed breakdown of Azure costs by month and year, including 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 Azure Plan 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 Azure Plan Overview Report 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.