I'm currently in the process of analyzing an Azure tenant to prepare for its eventual shutdown. My goal is to identify resources that can be safely removed. While I have a basic understanding of the Azure GUI, my scripting skills are quite limited. I want to successfully complete this task as it would be a significant achievement for me. I'm starting with a single Storage Container and would appreciate any advice on how to approach this. Thanks in advance!
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You need to widen your view a bit. Make sure you have access to all subscriptions, and create a list that details every resource, which app is utilizing it, and the owner's information. Also, find out when they plan to migrate away from those resources—this will give you a clearer picture.
Just a heads-up, today might not be the best day to tackle this task. If you can, wait for a clearer schedule.
Good point! Thankfully, I've got some extra time to work on it.
It seems like many of us are in the same boat with limited Azure GUI knowledge. Just take your time with it!
Yeah, and it feels like Microsoft prefers it this way!
But when the cloud is down, does it just turn into fog?
To get a good handle on what's in the Azure tenant before shutting it down, check your billing statements. It's the easiest way to see what's actively in use. If you're paying for it, you can bet it's doing something! Ask around to get access to the billing info, and you should uncover what services are being utilized and where they're located.
That's where it starts to get tricky for me, lol.