Azure Subscription Requirements for Dr Migrate
Dr Migrate requires a valid Azure paid subscription for deployment. While Azure Pass and Azure Free subscriptions are supported, they must be upgraded to a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) subscription before deployment.
Subscription Requirements
✅ Supported Subscription Types
- Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) - Standard paid subscription
- Azure Pass (upgraded to PAYG) - Free credits converted to paid
- Azure Free (upgraded to PAYG) - $200 credit retained for 30 days
❌ Not Supported
- Azure Pass (unupgraded)
- Azure Free (unupgraded)
- Student subscriptions (unless upgraded)
Deployment Options
🛒 Marketplace Deployment
Standard deployment through Azure Marketplace. Free for first 90 days (Microsoft-funded trial period).
☁️ SaaS Solution
Cloud-hosted solution. Also free for first 90 days (Microsoft-funded trial period).
Upgrade Process
To use Azure Pass or Azure Free with Dr Migrate, you must upgrade to a PAYG subscription:
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- Sign up using the upgrade link - Requires credit card details
- Check subscription status in Azure Portal Overview
- Add new subscription if needed (Cost Management + Billing > Products + Services > All billing subscriptions)
- Trigger upgrade banner in Azure Portal
- Provide credit card details if not already added
- Verify phone number via SMS or call
- Complete upgrade - Account is now PAYG and can deploy Dr Migrate
What Happens After Upgrade
- Azure Pass users: Credits remain available for Azure resources
- Azure Free users: $200 credit retained for 30 days
- Both: Can now deploy Dr Migrate Marketplace or SaaS solutions
Important Notes
Trial Period
- Both Marketplace and SaaS are FREE for first 90 days
- NO charges for Dr Migrate during the trial period
- Customer only pays for Azure resources used (VMs, storage, etc.)
- You are NOT charged for Dr Migrate - only for Azure infrastructure
Credit Retention
- Azure Free users keep their $200 credit for 30 days
- Azure Pass credits remain available for Azure resources
- Upgrade doesn’t affect existing credits
Billing
- PAYG subscription required for Dr Migrate deployment
- Dr Migrate is FREE for 90 days - no charges
- Charges only apply after 90 days if you choose to continue
- Azure resource costs (VMs, storage, etc.) apply as normal during trial
Cost Overview
Azure Resource Costs
- Approximately $300 USD per month for:
- Virtual Machines
- Storage Accounts
- Other Azure Services
Dr Migrate Costs
- First 90 days: FREE - No charges for Dr Migrate (Microsoft-funded trial)
- After 90 days: Standard pricing applies only if you choose to continue
- Important: You are NOT charged for Dr Migrate during the 90-day trial period
Best Practices
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Important: Dr Migrate cannot be deployed on unupgraded Azure Pass or Azure Free subscriptions. Upgrade to PAYG is required.
- Upgrade subscription before attempting deployment
- Monitor deployment dates and set reminders for trial end
- Review costs monthly during trial period
- Plan migration timeline within 90-day free period
- Remove deployment before trial ends to avoid charges (only if you don’t want to continue)
Recommendation: Upgrade your Azure Pass or Azure Free subscription to PAYG before starting your Dr Migrate deployment to ensure a smooth setup process.