Subscriptions and Purchasing Options

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to forecast Azure costs, choose the right subscription and purchasing options, track spending, and use cost reduction strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Use the Total Cost of Ownership Calculator to determine cost savings from migrating to Azure 
• Understand Azure subscription and purchasing options
• Use the Pricing Calculator to forecast Azure service costs
• Apply Azure cost reduction strategies
• Create budgets and analyze spending using Azure Cost Management

Intended Audience

• Anyone who needs to manage costs on Azure
• People preparing to take either the Azure Fundamentals or Azure Solutions Architect exam

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Azure (or take our Overview of Azure Services lesson)