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scgough
Copper Contributor
Apr 05, 2019

Azure Blockchain Workbench - Test environment?

Hi,

I'm really interested in building on Azure's Blockchain but I don't seem to see any details about dev environments or pricing plans. I did read a figure of $400-500 p/m on another post but that's not really feasible for me. Is there a 'test' or 'free' tier/way of accessing this tech?

 

Thanks! 

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  • Paul Swider's avatar
    Paul Swider
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 16, 2019

    scgough I had the same problem and used the following steps to reduce my cost running my development blockchain.

    1) Select a lower tier VMSS for the two scale sets that Blockchain Workbench creates.
    2) Power off VMSS when not using.

    3) Select a lower tier app service plan.
    4) Run the BWB in a dev/test Azure resource group. 

    Depending on use the cost can be between $50-$200/mo.

    Cheers!

    Paul

  • Brenda Lee's avatar
    Brenda Lee
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    Apr 26, 2019

    scgough 

     

    Thanks for sharing this request - we track at https://aka.ms/blockchainuservoice - please share your feedback there as well. We are looking into building out a more cost friendly version for testing purposes. 

     

    In the meantime, you can modify your resources to use lower tier options.