Managing Azure Subscriptions and Management Hierarchy

Azure subscriptions are agreements between Microsoft and a customer that grant access to Azure services and resources based on pay-as-you-go or commitment-based payment models. They serve as the primary means for managing resources, services, and costs within Azure. Every subscription has a unique identifier, and customers can maintain multiple subscriptions in a single Azure account.

Azure subscriptions assign various roles to users, thereby enabling them to manage and control resources. Roles such as Owner, Contributor, and Reader offer different levels of access and permissions. Subscriptions also act as boundaries for billing, usage monitoring, and resource quotas.

When implementing a subscription, it is important to make several considerations as to how you plan to use the subscription. While it’s out of the scope of this course, it’s important for you to be aware of some of the factors behind subscription...