Remove unused Public IP addresses

SYNOPSIS

Public IP addresses should be attached or cleaned up if not in use.

DESCRIPTION

Unattached static Public IP address are charged when not in use.

RECOMMENDATION

Consider removing Public IP addresses that are no used.

NOTES

This rule applies when analyzing public IP addresses (in-flight) running within Azure.

LINKS

• CO:14 Consolidation
• Design review checklist for Cost Optimization
• Public IP address pricing
• Azure deployment reference