Azure Pricing Models Explained: Pay-As-You-Go, Reserved, and Spot Instances

When it comes to cloud computing, one of the biggest challenges for businesses is understanding how pricing works. Microsoft Azure, one of the leading cloud platforms, offers several pricing models that let organizations choose how they want to pay for resources. This flexibility helps businesses manage costs more efficiently based on their workload patterns, budgets, and performance needs.

In this guide, we’ll break down the three main Azure pricing models — Pay-As-You-Go, Reserved Instances, and Spot Instances — and explain how they work, their advantages, and when to use each. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to make the most of Azure’s cost optimization options.

 

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