Azure Pass: How to get an Azure Pass

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Hi Ellen,

Thank you for contacting the Microsoft Community.

I'm aware of how important it is for you to have access to Azure Passes for preparing courses, gaining deeper insights for your trainings, and doing self-study. I will ensure this issue is addressed promptly.

First off, I want to commend you for taking the initiative to bring this up. Just a heads-up, the Azure Pass program has ended, which means courses are no longer available on the Azure Pass Portal website. Thus, we're excited to introduce you to new opportunities and resources for you to explore.

Please be advised that all courses can be accessed through the MCT Lab Readiness portal to prepare for delivering new courses without an Azure Pass. Kindly ensure you are using the correct credentials to sign in. If you have lost access to Xtremelabs, kindly email their support team at support@xtremelabs.io to request access. For further guidance, please refer to the Lost access to Xtremelabs? | Microsoft Community Hub page.

If you are scheduled to teach a class, you can also contact your Authorized Lab Hoster.

For more information about the Azure Pass FAQ, please visit the link below as Julian mentioned:

• Azure Pass has been retired | Microsoft Community Hub

Should you need further assistance or clarifications, please let me know, and I will be glad to assist you in the best way possible. 

Otherwise, if this solves your problem, please indicate “Yes” to the question and the thread will automatically be closed and locked. In case we do not receive a response, the thread will be closed and locked after one business day. Please be advised that after the case is locked, we will no longer be able to respond. If the resolution provided did not resolve the issue, please post a new question.

Best regards,

Hi ShaneM_M,

Thanks for your answer. and yes I have access to lab environments.

But that's the problem. These have limited access to the environment. So I can do what is required in the lab. If I want to go beyond, because as a trainer I should dig further, I'm blocked.

These labs also have limited time. So if I have waited 15-30 minutes to create for example a Synapse workspace with a SQL Pool, this is only available for me for 2 hours tops. And if that time has passed, I've to start all over again.

Why don't you keep this for MCTs?

Cheers,

Ellen.

Becuase there was massive abuse of Azure Passes.

Hi Ellen,

I understand the challenges you're facing with the limited access and time constraints in the lab environments. As a trainer, it's crucial to have the ability to explore and dig deeper, and I can see how these limitations can be quite challenging.

The issue of having to wait for resources like a Synapse workspace with a SQL Pool, only to have a limited window to use them, is certainly a significant hurdle. Ensuring that we find viable solutions for you is of utmost importance. As a result, I have already forwarded this case to our support team.

If you would like to inquire about the status of the escalation, please feel free to send us a private message. Additionally, we will provide updates on this public post every 3-5 business days.

We value your continued support and cooperation.

@Julian, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

Best regards,

Hi Ellen,

I appreciate your patience with the process.

Hi Ellen,

Thank you for your patience during this process.

I have followed up on your case, and our advanced Support Team is diligently working on finding a resolution. Please be assured that this matter is being treated with the highest priority, and I will inform you as soon as I have any updates.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Best regards,

Hi Ellen,

Thank you for your patience throughout this process. I understand how important it is for you to have this issue resolved promptly.

I have checked for an update and found that, according to our Support Team, as an active MCT, you can utilize your Visual Studio subscriptions to deliver classes, as there are no limitations set on these subscriptions.

I truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. If there is anything else I can assist you with, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Otherwise, if this solves your problem, please indicate “Yes” to the question and the thread will automatically be closed and locked. In case we do not receive a response, the thread will be closed and locked after one business day. Please be advised that after the case is locked, we will no longer be able to respond, even through Private Messages. If the resolution provided did not resolve the issue, please post a new question.

Best regards,

Obviously I have missed something :-), cause I don't know about a Visual Studio subscription. Nor how to find it or to use it with regards to Azure.

Can you point me in the right direction?

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