TL;DR
You don't need a big FinOps project to save money. Five quick checks can save hundreds of euros per month — each takes less than 10 minutes.
The 5 Quick Wins
| Check | Time | Potential Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Idle VMs | 3 min | €50-500/VM |
| Orphaned disks | 2 min | €20-100/disk |
| Auto-shutdown | 2 min | €100-300/VM |
| Unattached IPs | 1 min | €3-5/IP |
| Old snapshots | 2 min | €5-50/snapshot |
Where to Start
Open Azure Advisor → Cost recommendations. This shows you the low-hanging fruit Azure has already identified.
→ Deep dives: Each optimization has its own guide with step-by-step instructions and queries. Log a ticket if you want access.