The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast

How to Save Money with Azure Reservations

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast

Show Notes

Azure Reservations is one of the best ways enterprises can save money on their Microsoft contracts. But, as Directions' Wes Miller explains to Mary Jo Foley, you need to know the gotchas before you jump in.

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