Windows Azure Fee for non-profit demo demo application?

Question

In evaluating azure in windows azure, I got an invitation to open 19 hosted services. I used about 10 of them to host a small cloud (nonprofit) application. When the azure enters production, can I charge it? If so, any idea how?

Answer 1

Yes, you will be charged if you want to continue hosting on Azure.
See this blog for more details.

To specify MS
`If ​​you decide not to update, on February 1, 2010 your CTP accounts will be disabled and any Windows Azure storage will be read-only

Currently, only customers in selected markets around the world will be able to upgrade to the full version of Windows Azure. Microsoft is currently accepting customers with a credit card billing address in one of the following countries, with a promise to add additional markets in the future: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

"If you upgrade your CTP accounts during the month of January 2010, all use of the Windows Azure platform made during this month will be free. During this month, you will also have full visibility to use the Windows Azure platform. And SLA for all commercial accounts will begin February 1, 2010, "said a Windows Azure team member

Answer 2

Here's a scoop: if you are an MSDN Premium subscriber, you can upgrade your account with a special plan that will give you a whole bunch of free resources. See the msdn premium info link for more details.

I signed up a few weeks ago, and in addition to the frightening form where you must enter information about your credit card (if you exceed the generous restrictions on calculating and storing), it is easy to set up and completely free. I wrote about it .