Create and manage alert policies - CloudCockpit

Create and manage alert policies

Alert policies help you detect budget overruns, unusual consumption spikes, unauthorized subscription changes and more, before they impact your business. 
ShapeTo create or manage existing alert policies, go to Administration > Risk Center > Alert Policies 


Create an alert policy 

1. Click New alert policy 




2. Select an Alert Type: 
  1. Azure budget: Catch budget overruns early. For this alert to work, it requires setting a budget threshold for each Azure entitlement.
  2. Azure usage spike: Detect fraud and anomalies in real time. 
  3. New subscription: Control unauthorized or high-value purchases. 
  4. Update subscription quantity: Prevent billing surprises from seat changes. 
  5. Subscription renewal change: Reduce churn with early cancellation warnings. 


 
 
3. Configure policy with:
  1. Policy name: Enter a descriptive name. 
  2. Severity: Low, Medium, or High based on business impact. 
  3. Trigger conditions: Add one or more conditions (e.g. “Total cost is greater than 5,000€”). Combine conditions with AND/OR logic for flexibility.
  4. Recipients: Add individual emails or entire permission groups that will receive the notification.

4. Click Add alert policy to activate the alert policy.  

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Best practices:
  1. Set thresholds that reflect your business’s risk tolerance.                                                                                                                
  2. Assign alerts to the right recipients for fast action. 
  3. Regularly review and update policies as your environment evolves. 

Edit or delete an alert policy 

In the Alert Policies listing, on the right side of each policy, you can find the Delete and Edit icons to perform those respective functions. 


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FAQ 

Q: Can I combine multiple conditions in one policy? 
A: Yes, use AND/OR logic to create flexible triggers. 

Q: Who receives alert notifications? 
A: Anyone you add as a recipient—individuals or permission groups. 

Q: Can I edit or delete policies later? 
A: Yes, all policies are fully manageable from the dashboard. 

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