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Azure Cloud Billing Wiki thrives on community input. Your experiences, insights, and corrections make this resource better for all MSPs managing Azure services.
How to Contribute
Share Your Knowledge
Do you have:
- Billing strategies that have worked exceptionally well for your MSP?
- Automation scripts that saved time or prevented billing issues?
- Optimization techniques that delivered significant client savings?
- Solutions to tricky problems not covered in existing articles?
- Real-world case studies demonstrating concepts in action?
We want to hear from you.
Suggest Topics
Missing information you need? Topics we should add to the wiki?
Upcoming Content Areas (based on community requests):
- Azure Lighthouse for multi-tenant management
- FinOps best practices for Azure
- Cost allocation for Kubernetes (AKS)
- Azure Reserved Instance exchange strategies
- Handling multi-currency billing for global clients
Submit your topic suggestions and we'll prioritize based on community interest.
Report Errors
Found something incorrect or outdated?
Azure changes rapidly. If you spot:
- Pricing information that's no longer accurate
- Feature changes that affect billing
- Broken links or references
- Typos or confusing explanations
Please let us know so we can fix it promptly.
Ways to Reach Us
General Inquiries & Error Reports: info@azurecloudbilling.com
Contribution Guidelines
To ensure quality and consistency, please follow these guidelines when submitting content:
Written Contributions:
- Focus on practical, actionable information
- Include real-world examples when possible
- Cite sources for pricing or technical claims
- Write for an audience of experienced IT professionals (MSPs)
- Use clear, concise language
- Include step-by-step instructions for technical processes
Code/Scripts:
- Provide working examples with comments
- Specify prerequisites (PowerShell version, Python libraries, etc.)
- Include error handling
- Note any security considerations
- Test before submitting
Screenshots/Diagrams:
- Use high-resolution images
- Annotate to highlight key elements
- Ensure no sensitive information visible (subscription IDs, billing data, etc.)
Content Ownership
By submitting content to Azure Cloud Billing Wiki, you agree that:
- Content becomes part of the public wiki under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license
- You retain credit for your contribution (we'll acknowledge contributors)
- Content may be edited for clarity, formatting, or accuracy
- You have the right to submit the content (original work or properly attributed)
Acknowledgments
This wiki benefits from contributions by:
- MSPs worldwide sharing their Azure billing experiences
- Microsoft MVPs providing technical expertise
- Community members reporting errors and suggesting improvements
Thank you to everyone who has helped make this resource valuable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this an official Microsoft resource?
A: No. This is an independent, community-driven wiki created for MSPs. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.
Q: Can I republish content from this wiki?
A: Yes, under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Please provide attribution to azurecloudbilling.com.
Q: Do you offer consulting services?
A: This wiki is a free resource. We do not provide direct consulting. However, we can connect you with MSPs in our network who specialize in Azure billing optimization.
Q: How often is content updated?
A: We review all pages quarterly and update whenever Microsoft announces significant billing or CSP program changes. Community-reported errors are addressed within 7 days.
Q: Is my contribution eligible for compensation?
A: Currently, all contributions are volunteer-based. As the wiki grows, we may introduce a contributor recognition program.
Community Resources
Related Communities
Microsoft Partner Community
- Share experiences with other CSP partners
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/us-partner-blog
Azure Subreddit
- General Azure discussions and questions
- https://reddit.com/r/AZURE
MSP Subreddit
- MSP business topics including billing
- https://reddit.com/r/msp
Azure FinOps Community
- Cloud financial management best practices
- https://finops.org
Recommended Reading
Official Microsoft Documentation
- Azure Pricing: https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/
- CSP Program: https://partner.microsoft.com/cloud-solution-provider
- Cost Management Docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cost-management-billing/
Industry Resources
- Cloud FinOps Foundation: https://finops.org
- MSP Success Magazine: https://mspsuccessmag.com
- Cloudyn Blog (Azure Cost Management): Microsoft Tech Community
Tools and Calculators
Microsoft Tools
- Azure Pricing Calculator: https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/calculator/
- Azure TCO Calculator: https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/tco/
- Cost Management in Azure Portal
Third-Party Tools
- CloudHealth by VMware
- Spot.io
- Densify
- Cloudability
Privacy & Data
Your Privacy Matters
This wiki does not:
- Collect personal information beyond contact email for correspondence
- Track individual usage or behavior
- Share contributor information with third parties
- Store sensitive billing data
Security Note: When submitting examples or screenshots, always redact:
- Subscription IDs
- Tenant IDs
- API keys or secrets
- Actual billing amounts (use example figures instead)
- Client names or identifying information
Partnerships
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Feedback
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Tell us:
- What topics are most valuable?
- What's missing that you need?
- How can we improve the user experience?
- Success stories using this wiki's guidance
Your feedback shapes our content roadmap.
Attribution
When citing content from this wiki:
Recommended Citation Format:
[Article Title]. (Year). Azure Cloud Billing Wiki. Retrieved from https://azurecloudbilling.com/[page-name]
Example:
Azure Pricing Models. (2024). Azure Cloud Billing Wiki. Retrieved from https://azurecloudbilling.com/azure-pricing-models
License
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You are free to:
- Share: Copy and redistribute the material
- Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material
Under the following terms:
- Attribution: You must give appropriate credit
Thank You
Azure billing is complex. By pooling our collective knowledge, we make it manageable.
Thank you for being part of the Azure Cloud Billing Wiki community. Whether you're a first-time reader or a long-time contributor, your participation matters.
Together, we're helping MSPs build more profitable, efficient Azure practices.
Have questions? Want to contribute? Ready to share your expertise?
Email us at: contribute@azurecloudbilling.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
Last Updated: October 2025