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CCOInsights

CCO Insights is a Power BI dashboard suite that connects directly to Azure REST APIs to provide visibility into Azure resource consumption, costs, and operational metrics. It's designed for infrastructure and operations teams managing large Azure deployments who need a centralized reporting view.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/Azure/CCOInsights

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Mathematica

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License (OSI-approved)

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Field	Value
Repository	Azure/CCOInsights
Owner	Azure
Primary language	Mathematica
License	MIT — OSI-approved
Stars	754
Forks	221
Open issues	11
Latest release	Unknown
Last updated	2025-07-09
Source	https://github.com/Azure/CCOInsights

What CCOInsights is

Built with Power Query M and DAX, CCO Insights pulls telemetry from Azure REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API, and Azure DevOps/GitHub to populate Power BI Desktop reports. The solution requires Power BI Desktop and appropriate Azure API permissions to function.

Quickstart

Get the CCOInsights source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash

1git clone https://github.com/Azure/CCOInsights.git2cd CCOInsights3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Azure cost and resource visibility for large deployments

Multi-team organizations with hundreds of Azure resources need centralized insights. CCO Insights aggregates resource inventory, utilization, and compliance data into a single pane of glass.

Operational dashboards for infrastructure teams

DevOps and cloud operations teams can use pre-built reports to track Azure health, advisor recommendations, and resource optimization opportunities without custom development.

Infrastructure governance and reporting

Organizations needing to audit Azure footprint, track code contributions across GitHub/Azure DevOps, and demonstrate compliance can leverage built-in visualizations and data models.

Implementation considerations

Verify Power BI Desktop version compatibility and ensure all team members have licenses before deployment.
Plan Azure API permissions carefully; service principal or managed identity must have Reader role on relevant subscriptions and permissions for Microsoft Graph and Azure DevOps APIs.
Review the deployment guide and troubleshooting resources on the Wiki; no official release cadence means guidance may lag behind Azure API changes.
Data refresh frequency depends on Power BI service tier and API rate limits; set expectations on reporting latency with stakeholders.
Test Power Query M data transformations in a non-production Power BI workspace first to avoid disrupting existing reports.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Real-time alerting required — CCO Insights is a reporting dashboard, not an alerting system. It pulls data via REST API on a schedule; it cannot trigger immediate alerts on anomalies or incidents.
Power BI Desktop is not available or licensed — The solution is tightly coupled to Power BI Desktop and Power BI service. Organizations without Power BI infrastructure will face licensing and deployment friction.
Complex custom data transformations needed — While Power Query M and DAX are flexible, heavily customized analytics pipelines or integration with non-Azure data sources will require significant rework.
Minimal Azure API permissions or highly restricted environments — The solution requires read access across multiple Azure REST API endpoints and Microsoft Graph. Restrictive IAM policies or air-gapped networks will block deployment.

License & commercial use

CCO Insights is licensed under the MIT License, which permits commercial use, modification, and distribution subject to license inclusion and liability disclaimer. No additional permissions or proprietary restrictions apply under the MIT terms.

MIT License permits commercial deployment without additional license agreements. However, ensure your organization has valid Power BI licensing; CCO Insights itself is free, but Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service subscriptions are separate paid products from Microsoft. Review Power BI terms of service for your use case.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Moderate
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

CCO Insights pulls data via Azure REST APIs and Microsoft Graph using authenticated credentials (service principal or user context). Ensure the identity has minimal required permissions (Reader role, Microsoft Graph read scopes). Data is stored in Power BI Desktop and Service; review Power BI data residency and encryption settings. No independent security audit or vulnerability disclosure process is documented. Credential management (API keys, service principal secrets) must follow your organization's secret management practices.

Alternatives to consider

Azure Cost Management + Billing reports

Native Azure portal solution for cost tracking; no additional licensing or API configuration needed. Covers cost and usage but lacks deeper infrastructure and DevOps insights.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud dashboard

Built-in Azure portal security and compliance reporting; strong for governance and threat detection. Does not cover cost, resource optimization, or code contribution analytics.

Custom Power BI or Grafana dashboards

Full control over data sources and visualizations. Requires in-house development effort and API integration work; higher upfront cost and ongoing maintenance.

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Start with the deployment guide on the project Wiki. Ensure Power BI Desktop is installed, configure Azure API credentials, and review security and access requirements for your organization.

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CCOInsights FAQ

Does CCO Insights work with hybrid or multi-cloud environments?

Not directly. The solution is purpose-built for Azure. Multi-cloud or hybrid scenarios would require custom extensions or separate dashboards for non-Azure resources.

What Azure roles are needed to deploy CCO Insights?

The README and Wiki do not specify exact role requirements. At minimum, the service principal or user running Power BI refresh needs Reader access to subscriptions and appropriate Microsoft Graph and Azure DevOps API permissions. Review the deployment guide and test in a non-production environment.

Can CCO Insights integrate with third-party ticketing or ITSM tools?

Not natively. Power BI can connect to some external data sources, but the project's focus is Azure-native. Custom Power Query extensions or external ETL would be required.

Is there a supported SLA or paid support option?

No formal SLA is documented. Support is community-driven via GitHub Issues and the Wiki. For production-critical reporting, budget for in-house expertise or Power BI consulting.

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Ready to deploy CCO Insights?

Start with the deployment guide on the project Wiki. Ensure Power BI Desktop is installed, configure Azure API credentials, and review security and access requirements for your organization.

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