What is Azure Cloud Shell?
Azure Cloud Shell provides a browser-based shell for Azure administration.
Who is Azure Cloud Shell for?
Teams evaluating software that provides a browser-based shell for Azure administration. Evaluate browser terminal and azure cli access against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.
Azure Cloud Shell features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Browser terminal
- Azure CLI access
- PowerShell access
Azure Cloud Shell pricing
Service and plan pricing
Review current Microsoft pricing for the selected product, users and deployment. Include applicable subscriptions, capacity, compute, storage, requests, network transfer and supporting services; the chargeable units depend on this product.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
Cloud credits, trials and free usage allowances have eligibility and service limits. Check current terms for the region and workload; do not assume ongoing production use is free.
Before you choose Azure Cloud Shell
Is the missing layer infrastructure, configuration, continuous integration or application hosting?
Who owns the running platform, credentials and recovery process?
Confirm service availability in the required region and the permissions, quotas and connected services needed for the intended deployment.
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Azure Cloud Shell FAQs
Does Azure Cloud Shell have a free plan?
Cloud credits, trials and free usage allowances have eligibility and service limits. Check current terms for the region and workload; do not assume ongoing production use is free.
Who is Azure Cloud Shell for?
Teams evaluating software that provides a browser-based shell for Azure administration. Evaluate browser terminal and azure cli access against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.