RunAs Radio Common Azure Mistakes with Scott Sauber
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Aug 27, 2025 Scott Sauber, a Microsoft MVP and Director of Engineering at Lean Techniques, shares key insights into common Azure mistakes. He emphasizes the importance of proper account management, from credential structure to naming conventions. Security is another focal point, as he discusses modern TLS protocols and passwordless authentication methods. Cost management strategies are crucial, with Sauber advocating for setting budgets and alerts to avoid overspending. Tune in for a wealth of practical tips to enhance reliability and efficiency in Azure!
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POCs Often Become Long‑Term Sprawl
- Many projects start as a POC in one subscription and remain there for years, creating a 'wild, wild west' environment.
- Scott has seen this pattern repeatedly across 35–36 companies and built a Cloud Health Check offering from it.
Standardize Resource Tagging
- Define and apply consistent tagging (environment, app name, owner, cost center) so you can query costs and ownership easily.
- Use tags to answer questions like total dev cost or which apps are tier-one.
Apply Azure Policy Proactively
- Use Azure Policy to enforce naming, tags, TLS settings and other enterprise standards up front.
- For existing resources, flag violations and remediate them rather than only running periodic audits.