This chapter covers Azure Hybrid Benefit. AZ-900 tests under 2.2.
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A simple way to picture Azure Hybrid Benefit
A software company might offer discounts if you bring existing licenses. Azure Hybrid Benefit does the same: use existing on-premises licenses (Windows, SQL Server) in Azure at a discount.
Hybrid Benefit reduces Azure costs if you have existing Microsoft software licenses: Windows Server, SQL Server licenses can be applied to reduce Azure VM costs.
Confirm license eligibility
Verify you have qualifying licenses (Software Assurance required for some).
Enable Hybrid Benefit
When creating Azure resources, select the Hybrid Benefit option.
Reduced cost
Azure costs are reduced by applying your existing licenses.
A company with Windows Server licenses uses Hybrid Benefit to reduce the cost of Windows VMs in Azure.
Objective 2.2 expects understanding of Hybrid Benefit as a cost-reduction option.
Applies existing licenses to Azure resources.
Reduces costs significantly.
Requires Software Assurance for some licenses.
It allows existing Microsoft software licenses to be applied to Azure resources, significantly reducing costs.
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