AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Azure Reservations

The video tutorial explains how to prepay for Azure resources like virtual machines, SQL databases, and Cosmos DB to receive discounts. It guides users through accessing the reservation section in Azure, selecting resources, configuring settings, and estimating costs. The tutorial highlights the benefits of reservations, such as significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, and encourages using the Azure pricing calculator for cost verification.

What is one of the main benefits of prepaying for Azure resources?

• Access to exclusive resources

• Higher performance

• Discounts on resource usage

• Extended support hours

Which of the following is NOT a step in reserving a virtual machine in Azure?

• Selecting a region

• Choosing a billing frequency

• Picking a support plan

• Selecting an operating system

What is the term used for the payment method that allows you to pay for Azure resources in advance?

• On-demand

• Reservation

• Subscription

• Pay-as-you-go

How much discount can you get on Azure resources by using reservations compared to pay-as-you-go prices?

• Up to 80%

• Up to 72%

• Up to 62%

• Up to 50%

What tool can be used to verify the cost of running a virtual machine for three years?

• Azure Billing Dashboard

• Azure Resource Monitor

• Azure Pricing Calculator

• Azure Cost Manager