Jeremy Wallace • 2/23/2026

The Azure Well-Architected Way to Cut Waste Without Cutting Quality

This article explains how to apply the Cost Optimization pillar of the Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) to reduce cloud waste while maintaining quality. It emphasizes that cost optimization is about maximizing return, not just cutting expenses. The article covers building a cost model, assigning accountability, using proactive governance like budgets and tags, and balancing tradeoffs with security, scalability, and resilience. It provides practical IaaS scenarios and strategies for long-term cost management.

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#DevOps #cost optimization #Azure Well Architected Framework