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AMA: Microsoft Connected Cache and Delivery Optimization

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Downloading and distributing updates can consume quite a bit of network resources on the devices receiving them. Want to reduce the load on your network? Wondering about the use cases for Microsoft C...
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Seebach
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Jul 28, 2025

Will there be a way to install MCC Standalone server without requiring an Azure subscription? 

The documentation had mentioned : "The Azure resources used for Connected Cache will be free to you during this public preview."

I haven't seen what this will cost now that it's generally available. I don't want to setup a pay as you go account and then start racking up Azure costs unexpectedly.

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    Andy_Rivas
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    Jul 28, 2025

    Hello! Microsoft Connected Cache is a value add for Windows E3/E5, A3/A5 and there is no way to deploy outside of Azure. That said, there is zero Azure cost for using Connected Cache. Please be aware that Azure may try add some optional services at signup, but nothing paid is required to use Connected Cache.

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