Introduction

  • 3 minutes

Azure Stack Hub collects and groups usage data for resources that are used, then forwards this data to Azure Commerce. Azure Commerce bills you for Azure Stack Hub usage in the same way it bills you for Azure usage.

Each resource provider in Azure Stack Hub posts usage data per resource usage. The usage service periodically (hourly and daily) aggregates usage data and stores it in the usage database. Azure Stack Hub operators and users can access the stored usage data through the Azure Stack Hub resource usage APIs.

This module aligns with the exam AZ-600: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Understand usage and billing for Azure Stack Hub.
  • Set up usage data reporting for Azure Stack Hub.
  • View and retrieve usage data by using the Usage API for Azure Stack Hub.
  • Usage and billing in multi-tenant and Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) scenarios for Azure Stack Hub.
  • Add a tenant for usage and billing for Azure Stack Hub.
  • Usage reporting infrastructure for Cloud Solution Providers for Azure Stack Hub.

Skills measured

  • Manage usage and billing.

Prerequisites

  • Conceptual knowledge of governance policies, resource organization, and subscription management.
  • Working experience with organizing resources, applying governance policies, and enforcing compliance requirements.