Subscriptions
- Logical unit of Azure services that is linked to an Azure account
- Security and billing boundary
- Includes accounts - identities in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) or in a directory that is trusted by Azure AD, such as a work or school organization
- Subscription cannot have child Subscription
Getting a Subscription
- Enterprise Agreement customers make an upfront monetary commitment and consume services throughout the year
- Resellers provide a simple, flexible way to purchase cloud services
- Partners can design and implement your Azure cloud solution
- Personal free account -start right away
Subscription Usage
Subscription | Usage |
Free | Includes a $200 credit for the first 30 days, free limited access for 12 months |
Pay-As-You-Go | Charges you monthly |
Enterprise | One agreement, with discounts for new licenses and Software Assurance - targeted at enterprise-scale organizations |
Student | Includes $100 for 12 months - must verify student access |