Azure Cost Optimization Scanner

📌 Overview

The Azure Cost Optimization Scanner is a Python script that detects unused or idle Azure resources (stopped VMs, unattached disks, unused IPs, orphaned NICs) and estimates potential monthly savings. It generates a simple, human‑readable report to highlight cost optimization opportunities.

🔑 Features

• Finds stopped/idle VMs that still incur storage costs.
• Detects unattached disks and estimates their monthly cost.
• Identifies unassociated public IPs that add unnecessary charges.
• Lists unused NICs (no direct cost, but clutter).
• Generates a summary report with estimated monthly savings.

SCRIPT OUTPUT SCREENSHOT

⚙️ Dependencies

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.8+
• Azure CLI
• Azure SDKs for Python:

pip install azure-identity azure-mgmt-compute azure-mgmt-network azure-mgmt-resourcegraph azure-mgmt-costmanagement

or

#after cloning the repo
pip install -r requirements.txt

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Installation Guide

Step 1: Login to Azure

az login

• Copy the Subscription ID you want to use.

Step 2: Paste Subscription ID into the Script

# Replace with your Azure Subscription ID
subscription_id = "YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_ID"

Step 3: Run the Script

python AZ_SCRIPT.PY