Azure Pricing and SLA Matching
Match Azure pricing models and service level agreements (SLAs) with their correct descriptions to grasp cost management and reliability aspects.
Pay-As-You-Go
99.99% SLA
99.9% SLA
Reserved Instances
Dev/Test Pricing
Spot Pricing
99.95% SLA
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Guarantees service availability of 99.9%
Provides higher availability of 99.95%
Use existing on-premises licenses to reduce Azure costs
Special rates for development and testing environments
You pay based on actual usage without upfront commitment
Purchase unused capacity at a lower rate with flexible termination
Ensures mission-critical applications with 99.99% availability
Commit to a one- or three-year plan for discounted rates