# Azure Hybrid Benefit

> Chapter 107 of the Courseiva AZ-900 curriculum — https://courseiva.com/learn/az-900/azure-hybrid-benefit

**Official objective:** 2.2 — Azure Architecture Services

## Introduction

This chapter covers Azure Hybrid Benefit. AZ-900 tests under 2.2.

## Discount for Existing Licenses

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.

## Core explanation

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.

## Real-world context

A company with Windows Server licenses uses Hybrid Benefit to reduce the cost of Windows VMs in Azure.

## Exam focus

Objective 2.2 expects understanding of Hybrid Benefit as a cost-reduction option.

## Step by step

1. **Confirm license eligibility** — Verify you have qualifying licenses (Software Assurance required for some).
2. **Enable Hybrid Benefit** — When creating Azure resources, select the Hybrid Benefit option.
3. **Reduced cost** — Azure costs are reduced by applying your existing licenses.

## Key takeaways

- Applies existing licenses to Azure resources.
- Reduces costs significantly.
- Requires Software Assurance for some licenses.

## FAQ

**What is Azure Hybrid Benefit?**

It allows existing Microsoft software licenses to be applied to Azure resources, significantly reducing costs.

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Interactive version with quiz and diagrams: https://courseiva.com/learn/az-900/azure-hybrid-benefit