Pricing and Total Cost of Ownership Calculators

You can use two calculators to better understand possible Azure costs. the Pricing Calculator and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculator. Both calculators may be used through the internet, and both allow you to build out a configuration.  however, The two calculators perform very different functions.

Pricing Calculator

The Azure Pricing Calculator is a tool provided by Microsoft that allows users to estimate the cost of using Azure services. It allows users to select the services they plan to use, specify the configuration and usage details, and then calculate the estimated cost based on the current prices for those services.

The pricing calculator provides a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with each service, including the cost per hour or month. It also allows users to compare the costs of different services and configurations, and to estimate the total cost of running a specific workload on Azure.

Users can also use the pricing calculator to estimate costs for different Azure regions, as prices can vary depending on the location of the data center where the services are hosted.

Look out for the Pricing calculator

Step 1: Go to the official price calculating page. There you can see the following details

• Products: Here you may select the Azure services you wish to include in your estimate. Most of your time will probably be spent here.
• Example: scenarios You can use these reference architectures, which are typical cloud-based solutions, as a starting point.
• Saved estimates: Here you’ll find your previously saved estimates.
• FAQs: Answers to commonly asked questions about the Pricing Calculator may be found here.

Step 2: Select the services you want to use. You can add services to your estimate by searching for them in the search bar or by browsing through the different categories. Choose the service from one of the following categories under the Products tab.

Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the page. Each service’s default configuration is mentioned for each. Under Virtual Machines, set these values:

Step 4: Enter the following settings under Azure SQL Database:

Step 5: Set the following settings under Application Gateway:

Maintain the current values for the remaining parameters. Examine, communicate, and save your estimate. The overall estimated cost of running the solution is displayed at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer, you may switch the currency option.

Note: The pricing calculator provides an estimate based on the current prices and it’s subject to change. It’s recommended to check the Azure website regularly for updated prices and review the costs before making any decisions.

Total Cost of Ownership Calculator (TCO)

It is a tool provided by Microsoft that helps users to estimate the costs of running their workloads on Azure, compared to running them on-premises or in another cloud platform. It allows users to compare the costs of different deployment options, including the costs for hardware, software, and support, as well as the costs for power, cooling, and other resources.

The TCO Calculator for Azure can help users to understand the long-term costs of running their workloads on Azure, including the costs for operating and maintaining the services, as well as the costs for scaling and expanding the services as needed. It can also help users to identify areas where they can reduce costs and optimize their resource usage.

Users can input information about their current infrastructure, usage, and expected growth and the TCO calculator will provide a comparison of costs between on-premises and Azure, including a breakdown of costs for computing, storage, and networking resources. The TCO calculator can be found on the Azure website, it’s a useful tool for organizations that are considering migrating to Azure and want to compare the costs and benefits of running their workloads in the cloud.

Look out for the TCO calculator:

Step 1: Go to the Azure TCO Calculator website

Step 2: To add a row of Windows Server virtual machines, choose Add server workload under Define your workloads.

Step 3: Set the value for each of the following options under Servers:

Step 4: Select To build a second row of Linux VMs,  Afterward specify these options:

Step 5: Select Add storage from the Storage menu. Afterward, specify these options:

Step 6: Set the Outbound bandwidth to 15 TB under Networking and choose Next.

Adjust expectations: You choose your currency here. You keep the remaining fields’ default values in place for simplicity.

View the report: To view the summary, scroll to the bottom. You may compare executing your workloads on Azure with doing so in a data center.

Note: The TCO Calculator provides an estimate based on the information provided and it’s subject to change. It’s recommended to review the costs before making any decisions and consult with Azure experts to validate the results. 

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Microsoft Azure Calculator is a tool that allows users to estimate the cost of using various Azure services, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking. The calculator can be used to create customized scenarios, compare costs across different services, and generate detailed cost reports. It can also be used to estimate the costs of migrating workloads to Azure. Microsoft Azure Calculator helps customers better understand and manage their Azure costs.