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Implement governance

Implement governance

- [Instructor] Imagine you have a family rule that everyone must turn off lights when not in use to save on electricity bills. In the cloud, we implement governance policies to ensure that resources are used efficiently. This includes setting up cost management policies, enforcing tagging standards, and using automation to manage resources. Azure provides tools like Azure Policy and Azure Blueprints to help us implement governance policies. These tools ensure that our resources are used efficiently and that we stay within our budget. It's like having house rules that everyone follows to keep the household running smoothly and cost effectively. By implementing governance, we create a culture of cost consciousness, and ensure that everyone is aligned with our cost optimization goals. By following these design principles, we can ensure that our cloud environment is cost effective and efficient. Remember, cost optimization is an ongoing process just like managing our household budget. By…

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