Introduction
Azure Hybrid Benefit helps organizations maximize savings when migrating and modernizing their cloud infrastructure through pricing discounts and deployment benefits.
Example scenario
Contoso, a leading healthcare software provider, is facing challenges in managing their on-premises infrastructure. With an increasing demand for their services and the need for a more scalable and cost-effective solution, Contoso has decided to migrate their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. They have chosen Azure for its comprehensive hybrid cloud capabilities and decided to leverage Azure Hybrid Benefit to optimize their costs.
Challenges faced by Contoso include:
- High operational costs associated with maintaining on-premises servers.
- Limited scalability to manage peak loads and a growing customer base.
- Need for enhanced security and compliance with healthcare regulations.
To address these challenges, Contoso has decided to leverage Azure Hybrid Benefit and apply it to its Windows Server and SQL Server Licenses. By doing so, they intend to significantly reduce their cloud migration costs and allocate savings towards modernizing their infrastructure.
What will we be doing?
In this module, you'll explore Azure Hybrid Benefit eligibility. You'll learn about first-party and third-party solutions and licenses, and the capabilities of this benefit beyond savings. You'll review the process for activating Azure Hybrid Benefit and learn about the considerations associated with managing and maintaining it. Finally, you'll examine how to combine Azure Hybrid Benefit with other strategic pricing offers.
What is the main goal?
By the end of this module, you'll be able to describe which Azure solutions fall under the Azure Hybrid Benefit umbrella and identify the most suitable scenario for its activation. You'll also be able to outline the process for activating the benefit. Finally, you'll be able to explain how to maximize Azure Hybrid Benefit by combining it with other services and strategic pricing offerings.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain Azure Hybrid Benefit capabilities and where to apply them.
- Describe the benefit activation process for Microsoft Workloads and Linux Estate.
- Describe the best practices for monitoring, optimizing, and maximizing savings.