The Azure Pricing Calculator
The Azure pricing calculator is a publicly accessible browser-based tool to estimate the cost of services that can be created in Azure. An Azure pricing calculator looks like the one shown in Figure 7.2:
Figure 7.2 – Azure pricing calculator showing categorized resources
All Azure resources that can be purchased are organized into categories and you can browse through to view all resources.
The calculator has a search function that allows you to search for specific resources. When you add a resource to the estimate by using the calculator, a hyperlink is displayed beside it. Clicking the hyperlink shows the product details for each resource and its pricing page. This hyperlink is useful if you need to know the pricing structure for each resource and any factors that may impact costs.
To make the calculator provide cost estimations for your chosen resources, you must add the required resources to the estimate. You...