In Azure, Virtual Machine Auto Shutdown is a feature that allows you to automatically turn off your virtual machines (VMs) on a schedule time. This helps you save costs by avoiding charges for running VMs when they are not needed.

You can set a specific time for the auto-shutdown to occur, ensuring that your VMs are powered down during non-business hours or times when they are not in use. This is particularly useful for development and testing environments or any scenario where the VMs are not required to run 24/7.

 By configuring the Auto Shutdown feature, you can strike a balance between the flexibility of cloud computing and cost optimization, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently.

Here are some benefits of using Azure Virtual Machine Auto Shutdown: -

• Cost Savings: - Auto Shutdown helps you save costs by automatically turning off virtual machines during scheduled times, preventing unnecessary charges for idle VMs.
• Resource Optimization: - By shutting down VMs when they are not in use, you free up resources for other tasks, improving overall resource utilization within your Azure environment.
• Environmental Sustainability: - Auto Shutdown contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint associated with running virtual machines 24/7.
• Development and Testing Efficiency: - Ideal for development and testing environments where VMs are often needed only during specific hours. Auto Shutdown ensures resources are available when required and conserves them when not.
• Easy Configuration: - The feature is easy to configure through the Azure portal, allowing you to set specific schedules for auto-shutdown based on your organization's needs.
• Consistent Management: - Auto Shutdown provides a consistent and automated approach to managing VMs, reducing the likelihood of human error in manually shutting down VMs at the end of the day.
• Compliance: - Helps in compliance with organizational policies regarding resource usage and cost control by enforcing automatic shutdown practices.
• Customizable Schedules: - You have the flexibility to customize the shutdown schedules for different VMs, accommodating diverse usage patterns across your Azure environment.
• Notification Options: - Azure allows you to set up notifications before auto-shutdown occurs, giving users a heads-up and allowing them to save work or adjust if needed.
• Integration with Automation: - Auto Shutdown can be integrated with Azure Automation and other scripting tools, enabling more advanced scheduling and automation scenarios.

FAQ: - 

Q1. Is there any downtime of Virtual Machine while configuring Auto- Shutdown?

No, there is not any downtime while configuring Auto- Shutdown.

Q2. Whis Services needed for Configuring Virtual Machine Auto- Shutdown?

For configuring the Virtual Machine Auto- Shutdown we need to create these resources in Separate Resource group like Azure Logic Apps, Function App, Application Insights and Storage Account.