Beginnerautomation

Cloud Cost Chefs Recipe: Batch Budget Bake

This PowerShell recipe lets you automate budget alerts at either subscription or resource group levels using a simple CSV — no enterprise fluff, no heavy tools, just native Azure CLI ingredients.

⏱️ Prep Time:Hard-boiled eggs done
🧩 Difficulty:Beginner

🔍 What It Does

  • 📊 Sets monthly budgets at the subscription or resource group level
  • 📬 Sends email alerts at 80% usage (customizable threshold)
  • 📁 Supports batch input via CSV for scalable FinOps automation
  • 🛠️ Uses only Azure-native CLI — no extra tooling or paid services
  • 🚀 Runs in minutes and helps teams take action before overspend happens

⚙️ Requirements Checklist

  • ✅ Azure CLI installed
  • ✅ Logged in with az login (or use Azure Automation)
  • ✅ Contributor or Cost Management permission on target scopes
  • ✅ PowerShell 5.x+ or Core (Windows/macOS/Linux)
  • ✅ CSV file with resourceGroup, budget, and email columns

📌 Talk Nerdy Tip:

Budgets are like oven timers. Set them, and you won’t burn your cloud soufflé. Forget them, and suddenly you’re serving up “Surprise Overages à la carte” to the CFO. 💀🍽️ Automate early, alert loudly, and always leave your cloud kitchen cleaner than you found it.

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