Microsoft is highlighting the Visual Studio Dev/Test Benefit, which gives eligible Visual Studio subscribers access to discounted Azure pricing for non-production workloads. The benefit enables developers to build, test, and experiment in production-like Azure environments while helping organisations manage cloud costs more effectively.

Here's what you need to know:

Why it matters
Developers need the freedom to experiment without worrying about unnecessary cloud costs. Azure Dev/Test pricing lets you quickly provision, test, and remove environments, helping your team innovate faster while keeping development expenses under control.
Build and test in production-like environments
Azure Dev/Test gives you access to the same Azure services used in production, allowing you to validate applications in realistic environments. Create temporary environments, support CI/CD workflows, test new Azure capabilities, and safely experiment before deploying to production—all at a lower cost.
Choose the right Dev/Test option
Microsoft offers three Azure Dev/Test purchasing options to suit different organisations. Whether you use an Enterprise Agreement, Microsoft Customer Agreement, or Pay-As-You-Go subscription, there's a flexible option that lets eligible Visual Studio subscribers take advantage of discounted Azure pricing.
Get started today
If you have a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise subscription, you can activate Azure Dev/Test pricing through your Visual Studio benefits. It's a simple way to reduce development costs, speed up testing cycles, and maximise the value of your Visual Studio Subscription.

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