Waste signals
- DTU databases with spiky usage that would fit serverless
- Provisioned vCores far above p95 utilization
- No Reserved Capacity on steady-state
Azure SQL Database cost optimization
Azure SQL costs scale with provisioned compute. Many databases are stuck on a DTU tier that no longer matches their pattern. TurboFinOps surfaces serverless eligibility, vCore migration and Reserved Capacity opportunities.
Typical savings range$600-$7,500 / monthAzure SQL fleet of 20-60 databases
Optimization levers
- Move spiky workloads to serverless tier
- Right-size vCore allocation
- Apply 1-year Reserved Capacity
Workflow
How TurboFinOps closes the loop
1. Scan
Inventory databases, tiers and Azure Monitor metrics.
2. Surface
Findings show serverless and vCore candidates.
3. Approve
Tier changes pass conflict guard and maintenance window.
4. Verify
Receipts confirm SQL spend drops.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does serverless cause cold-start latency?+
Auto-pause adds latency on the first query after pause. TurboFinOps flags this trade-off in the approval card.
Are SQL Managed Instances supported?+
Yes — recommendations cover both single databases and managed instances.
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