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Moving MAPS Benefits
I recently renewed my MAPS subscription (just before MAPS subscriptions ended) because I wanted to test using Azure for a GIS application.
I built the application in a sandbox VM using a newly created MCPP subscription but later found it wasn't receiving the MAPS credits ($100 per month). I subsequently found and following instructions for allocating the MAPS benefit to a user and redeeming the credits, but I noticed that following those instructions created a new Microsoft Partner Network subscription - which I assume has the MAPS benefits applied.
Can I get the MAPS benefits moved from the newly created but empty Microsoft Partner Network subscription to the MCPP Subscription where the application resides?
If that's not possible then can I move the entire Resource Group from the MCPP Subscription to the Microsoft Partner Network subscription, so the application gains access to the MAPS credits? I'm reluctant to try moving the resource group before getting advice in case it breaks the application.
I've logged a support ticket but have had no reply as yet.
Thanks, JillArmour.
I think I've solved the issue by moving the Resource Group from the MCPP Subscription to the Microsoft Partner Network subscription. The trick was to dissociate the public IP from the VM beforehand. I found it was possible to re-associate the public IP after the move (so the IP address remained the same as before and any DNS entries continued to work).
Thanks, JillArmour.
I think I've solved the issue by moving the Resource Group from the MCPP Subscription to the Microsoft Partner Network subscription. The trick was to dissociate the public IP from the VM beforehand. I found it was possible to re-associate the public IP after the move (so the IP address remained the same as before and any DNS entries continued to work).
- JillArmourMicrosoft
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That's great news, thank you for coming back and sharing with others what you did to resolve this!
I love to see it! :)
- JillArmourMicrosoft
I will forward this to the team and see if they share the same info you found below. Stand by!
I've since found this link:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/benefits/mpn-benefits-azure-cloud#redeem-your-azure-credits which states:
"You can only use the Azure credits provided with a new Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) purchase, such as a Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) or legacy silver/gold, on a new Azure subscription. You can't use the credits on an existing Azure subscription. After you redeem any new Azure sponsorship, you must move all your resources under this new subscription to be able to use the sponsorship credits."
Therefore, I think the only option is to move the Resource Group from the MCCP subscription to the Microsoft Partner Network subscription where the benefits are applied.
