Use the Azure pricing calculator
About this guide
Introduction
In this guide, you’ll see how to use the pricing calculator on the Azure portal to generate a cost estimate for a virtual machine and related network resources.
Job Skills
Task 1: Configure the pricing calculator
Task 2: Review the pricing estimate
The Azure Pricing Calculator provides estimated costs for provisioning resources, including compute, storage, and networks.
As organizations around the world migrate solutions to the cloud, the ability to manage cloud-based resources and services opens doors in numerous industries.
Summary
Here’s a summary of what you will complete in this guide:
- Configure the pricing calculator to generate a cost estimate for a virtual machine and related network resources
- Review the pricing estimate
Career Connections
Professionals with the skills from this series will have a solid foundation for pursuing entry-level roles such as Cloud Support Specialist, Junior Cloud Administrator, Technical Sales Representative, IT Support Technician, or Help Desk Technician.
As of 2025, entry-level salaries in the U.S. average $71,125 for Cloud Support Specialists, $63,244 for Junior Cloud Administrators, $50,442 for IT Support Technicians, and $48,540 for Help Desk Technicians. Please note that these figures are approximate, derived from online sources, and can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and company size.
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