Understanding Azure Subscriptions

An Azure subscription is your entry ticket to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Think of it as a membership or account that gives you access to Azure's vast suite of services. Each subscription acts as a container for the resources you create, such as storage accounts, databases, or virtual networks. Within this container, you manage resources, track usage, and handle billing.

The Purpose of Azure Subscription

• Access to services: without a subscription, you can't use Azure services. It's like needing a library card to borrow books. Once you have a subscription, you can deploy and manage resources across Azure's global network;
• Resource organization: subscriptions help you group resources logically. For example, if you're running two projects (say, one for a coffee shop app and another for an inventory management system), you can separate their resources into different subscriptions for easier management;
• Billing and budgeting: every subscription has its own billing structure, so you can track costs for specific projects or teams. Azure provides tools to monitor usage and set spending limits within a subscription, ensuring you stay within budget.