What is Azure Hybrid Benefit?

The Azure Hybrid Benefit presents a significant opportunity for cost reduction when operating workloads in the cloud. This licensing program enables users to apply their Software Assurance-enabled licenses for Windows Server and SQL Server from their on-premises environments directly within Azure. Recently, the benefit has broadened to encompass subscriptions for RedHat and SUSE Linux, further increasing its appeal. By transitioning your existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses to Azure, companies can realize savings of up to 85 percent compared to conventional pay-as-you-go pricing. To further enhance your savings, it’s advisable to pair this benefit with reservation pricing and extended security updates, which can lead to the lowest total cost of ownership. Moreover, the ability to utilize current SQL Server licenses in platform as a service (PaaS) settings provides additional flexibility and economic benefits. In summary, the Azure Hybrid Benefit is an essential cost-saving strategy that assists businesses in managing their cloud spending effectively while adapting to evolving technological needs. As organizations continue to embrace hybrid cloud solutions, this benefit will likely become an increasingly vital component of their financial planning.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$2,135.25 per month
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Microsoft
Date Founded:
1975
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/hybrid-benefit/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Azure Hybrid Benefit Categories and Features