Remove unused Data Explorer clusters#
Cost Optimization · Data Explorer · 2022_03
Regularly remove unused resources to reduce costs.
Description#
Billing starts for an Azure Data Explorer (ADX) cluster after it is provisioned. To store data in an ADX cluster, you must first create a database. Clusters without any databases are considered unused.
Additionally, ADX clusters can stopped. Stopping an ADX cluster deallocates and removes compute resources. While in the stopped state, compute charges are not incurred. Any data stored in the cluster is persisted while the cluster is stopped.
Recommendation#
Consider removing Data Explorer clusters that are not used.
Notes#
This rule applies when analyzing ADX clusters deployed (in-flight) and running within Azure. If the cluster is stopped, this rule is ignored.
Links#
- Generate cost reports
- Pricing
- Stop and restart the cluster
- Automatic stop of inactive Azure Data Explorer clusters
Last update:
2022-10-17