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In this episode of the Azure Essentials Show, host Thomas Maurer is joined by Shreya Bahati for a discussion of the Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux. This episode covers how organizations can modernize infrastructure, reduce cloud costs (by up to 76%!), and migrate existing Red Hat and SUSE Linux subscriptions to Azure with zero downtime and flexible payment models. Watch this video to gain insights into licensing options, cost-saving strategies, and the seamless migration process supported by Azure.
By watching this episode, you will learn:
• How Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux enables migration of existing Red Hat and SUSE subscriptions to Azure without downtime, supporting both new and existing VMs.
• The differences between Bring Your Own Subscription (BYOS) and Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) models, and how each impacts cost savings.
• Steps to estimate savings using the Azure Pricing Calculator and where to find detailed documentation for enabling Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux.
Resources:
• Azure Hybrid Benefit https://aka.ms/AHB
• Azure Pricing Calculator https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/calculator
• Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux https://aka.ms/AzEssentials/222/01
• Explore essential resources! https://azure.com/AzureEssentials
Chapters
0:00 In this episode…
0:15 Introduction
0:52 What is Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux?
2:08 Supported Linux Distributions and Requirements
2:52 Cost Savings: BYOS vs. PAYG Models
4:34 Applying Azure Hybrid Benefit to New and Existing VMs
5:21 Switching Between Licensing Models
6:06 Supported VM Types and Flexibility
6:26 Where to Learn More: Resources and Next Steps
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