Handling Pricing Information
Applies To: Windows Azure Pack
Pricing information for services provided can be made available to a Windows Azure Pack deployment via the Pricing REST API endpoint. Implemented by a billing adapter, the Pricing REST API allows plan and add-on price information to flow into the system. The price information is returned as a string and is visible in the Windows Azure Pack tenant portal site when a plan or add-on is added by a tenant.
Since pricing information is returned as a string, it can be used to convey information relevant beyond the time of purchase. For example, it can be used to provide metered billing information in the form: Plan X: $50.00 monthly fee + usage.
The size of the string returned must be small and should not be formatted.
Implementation of the Pricing REST API endpoint is optional. For information about configuring the REST API endpoint, see Configuring the Windows Azure Pack Usage Service.
Note
The price information is not cached by Windows Azure Pack and is returned in real-time.
Note
Implementation of the Pricing REST API is optional.
For information about the Pricing REST API, see Windows Azure Pack Usage Service Pricing REST API Reference.