Storage Cost Optimization

Summary

Applying lifecycle policies, choosing the right storage class, and cleaning up unused/orphaned data — storage costs compound quietly over time if nobody actively manages them.

• 1Audit a hypothetical storage account for old, unused, or duplicated data.
• 2Calculate the savings from moving infrequently-accessed data to a cheaper storage class.
• 3Learn to set up cost alerts specifically for storage spend, which can grow silently.