Charging in the Azure portal

Question

Hey!

I'm trying this exercise but get charged for creating an Azure SQL database resource. Is there a way to explore azure without getting charged?

https://microsoftlearning.github.io/DP-900T00A-Azure-Data-Fundamentals/Instructions/Labs/dp900-01-sql-lab.html

Answer 1

Hello Fanny Lööf,

Thanks for your question.

There are a few options you can use to test azure free. See:

1. Sign up for a free Azure account which provides you with credit for 30 days: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/
2. If you are a student, you can get free access to certain Azure services without needing a credit card. See: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/students/
3. You can also explore learn sanboxes. For example, for az 900: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/collections/7ppetn16mm3r3e

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Regards,

Abiola

Answer 2

Also, in case if this is Azure SQL database specific,

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/database/free-offer?view=azuresql

You can create a free database per subscription.

Similarly there are other Azure offerings that provide some free monthly aspects which you can test across