Waste signals
- Disks detached > 7 days
- Premium SSD on cold data
- Snapshots beyond retention policy
Azure Managed Disks cost optimization
Unattached managed disks survive long after the VMs that owned them. TurboFinOps inventories disk attachment state and right-tier recommendations.
Typical savings range$300-$4,000 / monthAzure subscription with 500+ disks
Optimization levers
- Delete unattached disks after cooldown
- Downsize P30 premium → E20 standard SSD when IOPS not required
- Prune stale snapshots with audit trail
Workflow
How TurboFinOps closes the loop
1. Scan
Inventory disks, attachments, snapshots and SKU.
2. Surface
Findings flag detached and over-tiered disks.
3. Approve
Conflict guard checks IaC ownership and freeze windows.
4. Verify
Receipts confirm the disk line drops.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is there a safe way to confirm a disk is truly orphaned?+
Yes — the approval card shows last-attached timestamp and the VM history.
Can downgrading premium → standard cause perf issues?+
Recommendations include IOPS observation. If observed IOPS exceeds standard-tier limits, downgrade is not offered.
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