Five-pillar Azure review
Reliability, security, cost, operations, and performance checked, with your findings ranked by risk and monthly cost.
The Problem
You Already Pay Microsoft, Yet Azure Feels Like a Separate World
It shows up when a Microsoft 365 company starts on Azure with no plan. New accounts pile up, admins use their own logins, and licenses you own sit idle.
01 · Sprawl
Nobody knows which subscription or resource belongs to which project.
Management groups, tags, and budgets give every resource an owner and a cost line.
02 · Admin accounts
Admins use separate cloud-only accounts without MFA.
Admin access runs through your Microsoft 365 identity in Entra ID, with MFA.
03 · Licenses
You pay full price while licenses you own sit unused.
We check which Windows Server and SQL Server licenses qualify for Azure Hybrid Benefit.
04 · Data
Marketing exports spreadsheets weekly because the data has nowhere to land.
Your landing zone gets a place ready for a warehouse and Power BI.
Your team signs in to Microsoft 365 every morning. Then someone opened an Azure subscription on a credit card, a contractor added another, and now nobody knows which resources belong to which project. Admins use separate cloud-only accounts without MFA. You pay full price for Windows Server and SQL Server in Azure while the licenses you own sit unused. And marketing still exports spreadsheets every Monday, because the data has nowhere to land.
We start from what you already own. Our Azure consulting services connect Azure to your Microsoft 365 identity in Entra ID and check which licenses qualify for Azure Hybrid Benefit. We review your setup against the five Azure Well-Architected pillars. Then we build a landing zone that follows Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework, with management groups, policies, and budgets, so each new subscription starts organized instead of ad hoc.
One identity with Microsoft 365
Azure access runs on the same Entra ID sign-in your staff already use.
Licenses you already own
Eligible Windows Server and SQL Server licenses applied through Azure Hybrid Benefit.
Organized from day one
Set up the way Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework says, with rules and budgets in place first.
Our Azure Consulting Services Process
From Scattered Subscriptions to an Organized Azure in Five Clear Steps
You approve the findings, the landing zone design, and every migration window, and you keep the code and runbooks in your own tenant.
We look at your Microsoft 365 setup, current Azure subscriptions, servers, and the data questions your team can't answer. You get the likely scope, the plan that fits, and a fixed price within 2 business days.
What's Included
What You Get With Microsoft Azure Consulting Services
Every plan reviews your Azure setup, ties access to Entra ID, and checks your licenses. Larger plans build a Cloud Adoption Framework landing zone, move servers, and set up pipelines and monitoring.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs a Licensing Reseller vs Your In-House IT
A reseller is handy for licenses and billing, and your IT team knows your users best. Here's where hands-on Azure engineering fits for you.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Licensing reseller | In-house IT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Architecture and engineering | Licenses and billing | Users, devices, and tickets |
| Landing zone design | Cloud Adoption Framework, as code | Usually not included | Built up over time |
| License savings | Hybrid Benefit checked | Strong on license deals | Depends on experience |
| Server migration | Azure Migrate, planned windows | Often outsourced | Possible, slower the first time |
| Pipelines and DevOps | Azure DevOps or GitHub | Rarely | Depends on the team |
| Knowledge of your users | Learned during the review | Basic | Deepest |
| Upfront cost | From $950, fixed scope | Often bundled with licenses | Staff time |
| Best fit | Microsoft 365 companies starting Azure | License-only needs | Day-to-day IT |
DeveloperLook
Licensing reseller
- Main focus
- DeveloperLook: Architecture and engineeringLicensing reseller: Licenses and billing
- Landing zone design
- DeveloperLook: Cloud Adoption Framework, as codeLicensing reseller: Usually not included
- License savings
- DeveloperLook: Hybrid Benefit checkedLicensing reseller: Strong on license deals
- Server migration
- DeveloperLook: Azure Migrate, planned windowsLicensing reseller: Often outsourced
- Pipelines and DevOps
- DeveloperLook: Azure DevOps or GitHubLicensing reseller: Rarely
- Knowledge of your users
- DeveloperLook: Learned during the reviewLicensing reseller: Basic
- Upfront cost
- DeveloperLook: From $950, fixed scopeLicensing reseller: Often bundled with licenses
- Best fit
- DeveloperLook: Microsoft 365 companies starting AzureLicensing reseller: License-only needs
Projects We've Built
Insurance, Finance, and HR Projects We Have Built
Apps and sites our team built for insurance, fiduciary, and HR businesses. They show the kind of software we host and modernize, not Azure-only engagements.
Dualcare Insurance App Design & Development
- Insurance
- Dashboard
- Mobile App
Armada AG Fiduciary and Consulting Services Website
- Finance
- Business
- Website
Login HR Staffing App Design & Development
- HR & Staffing
- Portal
- Dashboard
Herile IT Agency Web Design & Development
- Agency
- Website
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built web apps and websites for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
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Work Culture
Why Microsoft 365 Companies Trust Us With Azure
Our Azure consulting services build on what you already pay Microsoft for. These habits keep your tenant tidy, your costs visible, and your team in control.
Use what you already own
We start with your Microsoft 365 identity and existing licenses before proposing anything new. You shouldn't pay twice for sign-ins or software you already have.
Every resource has an owner
Tags, budgets, and naming rules go in before the first workload. Months later, you can still see which team or app each line on the bill belongs to.
Infrastructure you can read
Landing zones and resources live in Bicep or Terraform files in your repository. Your team can review every change instead of hunting through portal clicks.
Straight talk on Azure
If Microsoft 365 alone or a simple web host covers your needs, we'll say so before you open another subscription. Not every Microsoft shop needs Azure.
Least access by default
Admin rights go to named people with MFA, and contractor access ends when the work does. Your tenant stays yours, with every action recorded in the activity log.
Runbooks your IT can use
Each handover includes short runbooks for common tasks, such as adding a subscription or a user. Your IT team handles the routine work without calling us.
Overview
What do Azure consulting services include for a Microsoft 365 company?
DeveloperLook provides Azure consulting services for companies already on Microsoft 365. We tie Azure to your Entra ID sign-in, check licenses for Azure Hybrid Benefit, and review your setup against the Well-Architected pillars. Then we build a Cloud Adoption Framework landing zone. Reviews start at $950 and take 1 to 2 weeks, and builds take 3 to 10 weeks.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · Azure Consulting Services
- Service
- Azure consulting services (readiness review, landing zone, migration, DevOps)
- Typical timeline
- 1 to 2 weeks for a review, 3 to 10 weeks for builds
- Platforms
- Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Windows Server
- Built with
- Bicep, Terraform, Azure Migrate, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Azure Monitor
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- Follow-up questions answered for 14 to 60 days, by plan
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $950 USD, fixed scope after a free Azure call
Reviewed 10 Oct 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Companies already on Microsoft 365
Your staff sign in to Microsoft 365 every day, and you want Azure set up on that same identity instead of yet another set of admin passwords.
IT leads moving office servers
Your Windows servers and SQL Server databases sit in an office closet, and you need Azure migration consulting before the hardware warranty runs out.
.NET teams starting on Azure
Your developers build in .NET and want Microsoft Azure consulting services that choose between App Service, Azure SQL, and containers before anyone writes infrastructure.
Marketing teams with scattered data
Your ad, CRM, and web analytics data sit in separate tools, and you want Azure consultants to set up a platform where it can finally meet.
Agencies with Microsoft clients
Your agency serves Microsoft-first clients and needs an Azure consulting company working behind your brand on their cloud setup.
Not a fit
Partner designation required
Your procurement requires a Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Azure. Shortlist firms that show that designation in Microsoft's own partner listings.
Your stack runs on AWS
Your apps already run on AWS and moving isn't the goal. AWS Consulting Services reviews and fixes the account you have instead.
Reports, not a platform
You only need Power BI reports built on data you already have. Power BI Consulting covers the model and reports without an Azure platform project.
Budget under $950
Your Azure budget is under $950. Azure Advisor and Microsoft's free Well-Architected Review cover the basics, and if they're enough, we'll tell you before we quote.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for Azure Consulting Services
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on subscriptions, servers to move, and pipeline needs, and you get a fixed proposal after a free Azure call.
For Microsoft 365 companies with one Azure subscription, or planning their first, that want a clear starting point.
$950one-time, USD
- One subscription reviewed across the five pillars
- Admin access tied to Entra ID with MFA
- License check for Azure Hybrid Benefit
- Tags and budgets on every subscription
- Written roadmap and recorded walkthrough
- 14 days of follow-up questions
Recommended
For companies that want Azure organized properly before more projects and teams move in.
$2,900one-time, USD
- Everything in Azure Readiness Review
- Cloud Adoption Framework landing zone
- Management groups, Azure Policy, and separate subscriptions
- Hub network with a VPN to your office
- Landing zone written in Bicep or Terraform
- 30 days of follow-up questions
For companies moving office servers and a .NET app onto Azure, with pipelines and monitoring.
$6,600one-time, USD
- Everything in Landing Zone Setup
- Up to 8 servers assessed with Azure Migrate and moved
- One .NET app onto App Service or a database onto Azure SQL
- Pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Azure Monitor dashboards and cost alerts
- 60 days of follow-up questions
For Agencies
White-Label Azure Consulting for Agencies and Studios
You own the client relationship. We supply the Azure engineering: readiness reviews, landing zones, server moves, and pipelines for Microsoft-first clients, delivered under your brand. Your team leads the conversation, while we do the work inside each client's tenant.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Share the tenants
List each client's Microsoft 365 tenant, Azure subscriptions, and the servers to move.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We design and build
We review, design the landing zone, and build it as code in each tenant.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
You hand it over
You present the design and runbooks to each client under your own brand.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
Designs in your name
Landing zone designs and runbooks branded for your agency's clients.
Repeatable landing zones
The same tested Bicep or Terraform pattern reused across client tenants.
Fixed price per tenant
A fixed quote per client tenant that you can mark up in proposals.
Microsoft stack backup
Engineers who answer Azure and Entra ID questions during client projects.
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
Microsoft's own cloud and DevOps tools, plus the infrastructure code, app, data, and monitoring tools we use on Azure projects.
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure DevOps
- Azure Pipelines
- Windows Server
- Terraform
- GitHub Actions
Docker
Kubernetes
.NET- SQL Server
PostgreSQL- Power BI
- Azure Monitor
- Grafana
- Datadog
- Sentry
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on cost, timelines, Microsoft 365 and Azure, marketing data, data warehouses, migrations, and license reuse.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
Azure consulting services from DeveloperLook start at $950 for a readiness review of one subscription, with license and access checks. Landing Zone Setup is $2,900 and builds a Cloud Adoption Framework landing zone. Azure Move and Modernize is $6,600 and adds server moves, pipelines, and monitoring. You get a fixed proposal after a free call.
An Azure readiness review takes 1 to 2 weeks, from reader access to the walkthrough call. A landing zone build takes 3 to 4 weeks, and moving up to 8 servers with pipelines takes 6 to 10 weeks. Your follow-up window of 14 to 60 days, by plan, starts at handover, so early questions are covered.
An Azure consulting company designs, builds, and secures your setup on Microsoft Azure, then moves workloads into it. Typical Azure cloud consulting services include architecture reviews, landing zones, identity and access, migrations, pipelines, and cost control. A good one also tells you when Microsoft 365 alone covers your needs and Azure can wait.
Not necessarily: Microsoft 365 covers email, files, and Teams on its own. You need Azure when you run your own apps, servers, databases, or data warehouses in the cloud. Because both share Entra ID, Azure can use the sign-ins and security policies your staff already have, which makes it a natural next step.
Hire an Azure consultant for marketing data by asking how they'd load your ad, CRM, and analytics data into one warehouse and keep it refreshed. Look for experience with Fabric or Data Factory pipelines, a clear data model, and Power BI. Our Data Engineering Services page covers that build, on the Azure setup this page provides.
Data engineering consultants who work with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Synapse Analytics specialize in Azure data warehouses. Fabric Data Warehouse is built on OneLake storage and tightly linked to Power BI, and Microsoft offers a migration assistant for moving from Synapse. Ask any consultant which one they'd choose for your data, and why.
Azure migration consulting covers assessing, costing, and moving your servers and databases into Azure. We use Azure Migrate to find and size your servers. Then we apply Azure Hybrid Benefit where your licenses qualify and move SQL Server databases to Azure SQL where that fits. Each move happens in an agreed window, with the old server kept ready.
Use Azure DevOps if your team already plans work in Azure Boards or needs Test Plans, and GitHub if your code already lives there. Both deploy to Azure well. In Azure DevOps consulting work, we often keep Boards and move pipelines to GitHub Actions, but only when that saves your team effort.
Yes, through Azure Hybrid Benefit, if your licenses have active Software Assurance or a qualifying subscription. It applies existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses to Azure virtual machines and Azure SQL, so you mostly pay for compute. We check which of your licenses qualify during the readiness review, before any server moves.
You keep everything: the review report, the landing zone design, the Bicep or Terraform code, pipelines, and runbooks, all in your own tenant and repositories. Our access uses named accounts you remove at handover. You also get a recorded walkthrough, so your IT team and future hires can pick up where we left off.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
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