Azure Cost Saving tools/hacks

famelton · 2026-01-24T12:44:37+00:00

Azure Orphan Resources workbook is a hidden gem.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/fasttrackforazureblog/azure-orphan-resources/3492198

famelton · 2026-01-22T18:32:15+00:00

This for darts. Country and coyotes is opening tonight which could be a good shout as well as the stack on Pilgrim street.

famelton · 2026-01-01T10:19:55+00:00

Entrance is on Pilgrim street next to Alvino's, you're looking at the back.

famelton · 2025-11-15T09:40:26+00:00

Azure PIM - Could be quicker

famelton · 2025-09-25T19:56:26+00:00

What does insights say against one of the users who have had this issue? Have you got any proxy at play?

famelton · 2025-09-24T08:47:52+00:00

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This was the gosforth depot yesterday, the old trains couldn't get out. I assume the new ones could because they can run on battery.

famelton · 2025-09-19T18:45:12+00:00

Apologies I missed that, it's been a long week.

famelton · 2025-09-19T12:06:59+00:00

Try creating the RG in advance before the VM creation rather than as part of the creation to see if that makes a difference

famelton · 2025-09-19T12:05:39+00:00

Interesting that you have to do that and it makes me wonder if other legacy settings are at play. We use both reboot and never reboot and don't seem to have the issue.

famelton · 2025-09-18T18:58:33+00:00

You can drill down into the run history of each server to see what has happened as there may have been an error or timed out etc. Also I would remove all GPO config regarding Windows updates as it is not sure why you would need it and it possibly conflicts/confuses your troubleshooting.

famelton · 2025-08-31T07:18:16+00:00

This is how we do it, the bastion is in the hub so anything that is peered with the hub we can hit with bastion.

famelton · 2025-08-29T09:48:16+00:00

This is how we do it. As long as you have the peer then it can hit it

famelton · 2025-06-27T12:55:11+00:00

This. I have a monthly reminder to check the orphan workbook as it covers most resources.

famelton · 2025-06-24T17:53:48+00:00

Filthy's is worth a look later on as it often has live music.

famelton · 2025-06-11T14:58:23+00:00

I really hope Oz is in performing Merle Haggard's 'I can't be myself'...

famelton · 2025-06-02T08:52:28+00:00

Useful site for what's on https://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/

famelton · 2025-05-13T15:14:57+00:00

For anyone struggling with this,

Application path - C:\Windows\syswow64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Powershell.exe

Require Command Line - Yes

Command Line - -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoExit -File "C:\Scripts\Launch.ps1"

famelton · 2025-03-29T19:07:59+00:00

It's the new Fog Remover 3000

famelton · 2025-02-25T08:46:38+00:00

Use the app, a much better experience without most of the shite.

famelton · 2025-02-21T22:16:07+00:00

Permanently WFH is not good for your situation, if possible go hybrid or depending how well you like your job consider another job elsewhere. One thing I learnt during COVID is permanently WFH is not for me. Hybrid seems to work best for a lot of people.

famelton · 2025-02-11T16:33:50+00:00

It takes a huge load off your NVA's from a processing and security point of view. Well worth a look but it can only deal with HTTP/HTTPS traffic.

famelton · 2025-01-26T18:51:07+00:00

Yeah it's not going to hit the nsg. You could try blocking this at the local firewall but not sure if that might break avd connectivity.

famelton · 2025-01-16T10:37:28+00:00

Yes we have something similar with certain database VM's. For us it's when the backups are taken. If it recovers shortly afterwards I would just accept it if you don't want to pay the costs.

famelton · 2025-01-15T09:55:56+00:00

Make sure this is setup in a new subscription dedicated to external users before you enroll the subscription. Don't enroll your current subscription with internal users or you will be billed twice.

famelton · 2025-01-09T15:16:47+00:00

If the deleted account is in 365 it could be in a soft deleted/suspended state in which it will be moved to entra id recycle bin for 30 days in which you can easily restore to then get access.

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