Azure Cloud Billing Wiki

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About Azure Cloud Billing Wiki

Our Mission

Azure Cloud Billing Wiki exists to demystify Microsoft Azure billing for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who resell and manage cloud services. We provide clear, actionable information that helps MSPs run profitable Azure practices while delivering value to their clients.

Why We Created This Resource

Managing Azure billing is one of the most challenging aspects of running an MSP practice. The complexity stems from:

  • Dynamic pricing models that change based on consumption, commitment, and region
  • CSP program nuances that differ from direct enterprise agreements
  • Multiple billing dimensions including compute, storage, networking, and support
  • Rapid product evolution with new services and pricing options launching regularly
  • Client expectations for transparent, predictable billing

MSPs told us they needed a centralized resource that addresses these challenges specifically from an MSP perspective – not just general Azure documentation, but practical guidance for partners reselling and managing Azure services.

What Makes This Wiki Different

MSP-Focused: Every article is written with the MSP business model in mind. We address markup strategies, client communication, and margin optimization – topics Microsoft's documentation doesn't cover.

Practical Implementation: We go beyond theory to provide actionable strategies you can implement immediately in your practice.

Real-World Scenarios: Our content draws from common MSP challenges, including billing disputes, unexpected charges, and optimization opportunities.

Technical and Business Balance: We cover both the technical aspects (APIs, automation, tagging) and business considerations (pricing, contracts, best practices).

How to Use This Wiki

For New MSPs: Start with the fundamentals. Read Azure Billing Basics and CSP Program Overview to build your foundation, then explore MSP Billing Best Practices.

For Established Practices: Focus on optimization and automation. Review Azure Cost Optimization for MSPs, Azure Billing APIs & Automation, and Azure Tagging Strategies.

For Technical Teams: Dive into Azure Cost Management Tools, Common Billing Issues & Solutions, and Azure Billing APIs & Automation.

For Finance/Operations: Concentrate on Azure Pricing Models, MSP Billing Best Practices, and Azure Tagging Strategies.

Content Philosophy

We believe in:

  • Clarity over complexity: Azure billing is complicated enough. Our explanations are straightforward.
  • Accuracy: All information is verified against current Azure documentation and CSP program requirements.
  • Actionability: Every article should help you do something better, faster, or more profitably.
  • Currency: We update content to reflect Azure's evolving landscape.

Contributing

This wiki benefits from community input. If you've discovered billing strategies, automation techniques, or solutions to common problems, we want to hear from you. Visit our Contact/Contribute page to share your knowledge.

Continuous Improvement

Azure changes constantly, and so does this wiki. We monitor:

  • Microsoft Azure updates and announcements
  • CSP program changes
  • Community feedback and questions
  • Emerging MSP best practices

When something changes that affects MSPs, we update the relevant wiki pages.

Contact

Have questions? Found an error? Want to suggest a topic? Visit our Contact/Contribute page.

This wiki is an independent resource created for the MSP community. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.