---
names:
  full: "Azure DevTest Lab Virtual Machine auto-shutdown is disabled"
  contextual: "DevTest Lab VM auto-shutdown is disabled"
description: "Identify Azure DevTest Lab virtual machines whose applicable auto-shutdown schedule is disabled or absent to reduce unnecessary compute charges."
categories:
  - "COST"
type: "BEST_PRACTICE"
frameworkMappings:
  - "/frameworks/cloudaware/cost-efficiency-and-optimization/resource-optimization"