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Azure, Structured From Day One

Subscriptions, resource groups and core Azure services set up with governance and cost control built in, for teams standardizing on Microsoft's cloud.

50+ ERP and software projects. Zero failed projects since 2021.

Production
Active
Core app services and databases
Staging
Active
Pre-release testing environment
Shared Services
Optimizing
Networking, identity and monitoring
Data & Analytics
Needs Review
Storage accounts and data pipelines
4
Core Azure service groups covered under one engagement
24/7
Monitoring available once an environment is live
100%
Of resource groups documented after setup
0
Untagged resources left after a governance review
Why It Matters

Resource groups without a plan turn into a mess fast

Subscriptions and resource groups created without a naming, tagging or governance plan tend to accumulate inconsistent access and cost that is hard to trace back to a team or project.

Governance From the Start

A subscription and resource group layout that holds up

We design subscription structure, resource group naming and access policy before workloads are created, so the environment stays organized as teams and projects are added.

  • Subscription and resource group layout designed up front.
  • Naming and tagging standards applied from the start.
  • Access policy set before workloads are deployed.
Reviewing Azure resource group structure in a server environment
Cost Control, Not Just a Bill

Spend that is visible before it becomes a surprise

Budgets and cost alerts are set at the subscription and resource group level, so spend is visible as it happens rather than discovered at the end of the month.

  • Budgets set per subscription and resource group.
  • Alerts triggered before limits are reached.
  • Regular reviews of usage against billing.
Reviewing Azure cost and budget dashboards
Your Environment, At a Glance

Every resource group reviewed, tracked and priced

Illustrative resource group snapshot with example figures. Your own tiles, status and cost will reflect the resource groups actually in use.

Production
Active
Core app services and databases
UtilizationIllustrative 64%
Staging
Active
Pre-release testing environment
Idle hoursIllustrative 40%
Shared Services
Optimizing
Networking, identity and monitoring
Tagged resourcesIllustrative 91%
Data & Analytics
Needs Review
Storage accounts and data pipelines
Open access flaggedIllustrative 2
How It Works

From current usage to a governed Azure environment

1
Review current usage
We look at existing subscriptions, resource groups and spend.
2
Design the structure
Subscriptions, resource groups and naming standards are planned.
3
Set up core services
Compute, storage, database and networking are configured to plan.
4
Apply governance
Access policy, tagging and cost budgets are switched on.
5
Ongoing management
Monitoring and regular reviews continue after go-live.
What's Included

Everything needed to run Azure in production

🔑

Subscription and resource group design

A layout planned before workloads are created, not accumulated over time.

🖥️

Compute and App Service

Virtual machines or App Service configured to match the workload.

💾

Storage and backup

Storage accounts and backup schedules that match how data is used.

📊

Azure SQL and databases

Managed databases set up with backups, monitoring and failover.

🌐

Networking and VNet design

Virtual networks and subnets laid out to match your architecture.

💰

Cost management and budgets

Budgets and alerts set at the subscription and resource group level.

What Changes

What a governed Azure setup changes for your team

Structured
Subscriptions and resource groups planned, not accumulated
Governed
Naming, tagging and access consistent across groups
Optimized
Compute and storage sized to the workload
Secure
Networking and access reviewed against risk
Supported
Monitoring and a response process in place
Predictable
Cost tracked with budgets and alerts
Why Us

Why teams use TCB Infotech to run Azure

1
Governance before workloads
Resource group and access design happens before anything gets created, not after.
2
Cost reviewed, not assumed
Usage is checked against billing on a regular schedule, not only when a bill spikes.
3
Connects to what you already run
Networking is set up to connect cleanly to your existing ERP, CRM or other systems.
4
Support that continues
We stay on after setup for monitoring, changes and cost reviews if you want us to.
5
Consistent across resource groups
The same governance policy applies everywhere, not reinvented for each new group.
6
Proven delivery
50+ ERP and software projects, with zero failed projects since 2021.
FAQ

Microsoft Azure, answered

What Azure services do you set up and manage?
We cover subscriptions and resource groups, plus core services including compute, storage, databases and networking, along with governance and cost policies applied across all of them.
Do you work with subscriptions we already have, or only new ones?
Both. We can restructure resource groups and governance in an existing subscription, or design a fresh subscription and resource group layout if you are starting new.
How do you approach cost control on Azure?
We review usage against billing, right-size compute and storage, and set budgets and cost alerts at the subscription and resource group level so spend stays visible.
Is this a one-time setup or ongoing support?
Both are available. We can run a one-time setup and handover, or continue as your ongoing Azure support for monitoring, changes and cost reviews.
Can this connect to our ERP or CRM systems?
Yes. Networking and integration points are set up so your Azure environment can connect to your existing ERP, CRM or other business systems where needed.
Do you handle governance across multiple resource groups?
Yes. Governance policies for access, tagging and cost are applied consistently across resource groups, not set up separately each time a new one is created.

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Microsoft Azure Features

How Microsoft Azure Setup Works

From a subscription review to a governed, supported Azure environment. Here is how we design, set up and manage it.

Core Process

Design, setup and governance, in that order

Assessment and Structure Design

A layout planned before anything is created

We review current subscriptions and usage if they already exist, then design the subscription and resource group layout, naming and access policy that everything else will sit on top of.

  • Current subscriptions and usage reviewed.
  • Resource group layout and naming designed.
  • Access policy set before workloads deploy.
Designing an Azure subscription and resource group structure
Setup and Migration

Core services configured to match the workload

Compute, storage, database and networking are set up according to the design, with existing workloads migrated in where needed rather than rebuilt from scratch.

  • Compute, storage and database configured.
  • Virtual networks and subnets laid out.
  • Existing workloads migrated where needed.
Setting up and migrating workloads on Azure
Governance and Ongoing Management

Access, tagging and cost kept consistent over time

Once the environment is live, governance policy, monitoring and regular cost reviews keep new resource groups from drifting away from the original plan.

  • Governance applied to every new resource group.
  • Monitoring and alerting active from day one.
  • Regular cost and access reviews.
Reviewing Azure governance and cost dashboards
What You Get

Everything included in the engagement

🔑

Subscription and resource group design

A layout planned before workloads are created.

🖥️

Compute and App Service

Virtual machines or App Service sized to the workload.

💾

Storage and backup

Storage accounts and backup schedules that fit usage.

📊

Azure SQL and databases

Managed databases with backups, monitoring and failover.

🌐

Networking and VNet design

Virtual networks matched to your architecture.

💰

Cost management and budgets

Budgets and alerts set at every level that matters.