azure-extended-zones

To register Azure subscriptions and request Extended Zones access, you must configure subscription management settings and submit an access request. This process ensures your subscription is approved for deploying resources within the targeted zone.

Configuring customer-managed keys (CMK) for Extended Zones disk encryption requires integrating Azure Key Vault. You must set up Key Vault, define access policies, and apply encryption settings to ensure secure key management for your deployed disks.

Authoring Azure Policy for Extended Zones involves defining governance rules to standardize resource configurations. You create policy definitions that enforce compliance, manage security standards, and control resource deployment across your registered subscriptions.

Deciding between Reserved Instances and Savings Plans for Extended Zones depends on your workload predictability. Evaluate cost considerations and usage patterns to purchase the optimal billing plan, reducing compute expenses for your deployed infrastructure.

Yes, Azure Key Vault is used to manage customer-managed keys for Extended Zones security configurations. It securely stores and controls access to the encryption keys required for disk encryption and safeguarding deployed resources.