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Extra license cost with Savings Plan
The moment my Savings Plan started I was hit with a new meter for payg license cost for a variable amount. The existing license meter for the same amount every day continued. As it should because the...
Hi Harry_van_Rijn
It's difficult to provide a specific answer without more information about your particular case. However, I can offer some general insights into how Azure Savings Plans work and how they might impact your billing.
Azure Savings Plans offer discounted rates on virtual machines (VMs) in exchange for a commitment to a consistent amount of usage (measured in dollars per hour) over a one or three-year term. They provide flexibility and can be applied to any VM within the same family and region, regardless of the operating system, size, or location.
Regarding the additional license costs you mentioned, it's important to note that the Savings Plan only covers the compute costs of VMs, not additional licensing costs such as those for Windows, SQL Server, or third-party software. This means that even if you have a Savings Plan, you may still see separate charges for these licenses on your bill.
It's also possible that the new meter you mentioned is associated with a different VM or service in your Azure environment. It would be helpful to review your Azure Cost Management and Billing data to ensure there are no unexpected charges or resources.
If you're not satisfied with the response you received from Microsoft Support, consider escalating your case or providing more detailed information about your billing concerns. The Azure community forums (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/products/) can also be a helpful resource to gather insights and experiences from other Azure users.
In the meantime, review your Azure resources and billing data to ensure everything is configured correctly, and monitor your usage to identify any potential anomalies or unexpected costs.
It's difficult to provide a specific answer without more information about your particular case. However, I can offer some general insights into how Azure Savings Plans work and how they might impact your billing.
Azure Savings Plans offer discounted rates on virtual machines (VMs) in exchange for a commitment to a consistent amount of usage (measured in dollars per hour) over a one or three-year term. They provide flexibility and can be applied to any VM within the same family and region, regardless of the operating system, size, or location.
Regarding the additional license costs you mentioned, it's important to note that the Savings Plan only covers the compute costs of VMs, not additional licensing costs such as those for Windows, SQL Server, or third-party software. This means that even if you have a Savings Plan, you may still see separate charges for these licenses on your bill.
It's also possible that the new meter you mentioned is associated with a different VM or service in your Azure environment. It would be helpful to review your Azure Cost Management and Billing data to ensure there are no unexpected charges or resources.
If you're not satisfied with the response you received from Microsoft Support, consider escalating your case or providing more detailed information about your billing concerns. The Azure community forums (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/products/) can also be a helpful resource to gather insights and experiences from other Azure users.
In the meantime, review your Azure resources and billing data to ensure everything is configured correctly, and monitor your usage to identify any potential anomalies or unexpected costs.