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diff --git a/eng/templates/Azure.ResourceManager.Template/README.md b/eng/templates/Azure.ResourceManager.Template/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Install-Package Azure.ResourceManager.Template -Version 1.0.0-preview.1
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/)
+* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/)
 
 ### Authenticate the Client
 

diff --git a/samples/iothub-connect-to-eventhubs/README.md b/samples/iothub-connect-to-eventhubs/README.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ This sample illustrates querying the IoT Hub service to obtain the connection st
 
 ## Getting started
 
-- **Azure Subscription:**  To use Azure services, including Azure Event Hubs, you'll need a subscription.  If you do not have an existing Azure account, you may sign up for a [free trial](https://azure.microsoft.com/free) or use your [Visual Studio Subscription](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/) benefits when you [create an account](https://account.windowsazure.com/Home/Index).
+- **Azure Subscription:**  To use Azure services, including Azure Event Hubs, you'll need a subscription.  If you do not have an existing Azure account, you may sign up for a [free trial](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/) or use your [Visual Studio Subscription](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/) benefits when you [create an account](https://account.windowsazure.com/Home/Index).
 
 - **.NET Core 3.1:** This sample targets [.NET Core 3.1](https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/standard/frameworks#how-to-specify-target-frameworks) and makes use of language features that were introduced in C# 8.0.  In order to build and run the sample without modifications, you will need the [.NET Core SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download) available.  If you are using Visual Studio, versions prior to Visual Studio 2019 are not compatible with the tools needed to build C# 8.0 projects nor target .NET Core 3.1.  Visual Studio 2019, including the free Community edition, can be downloaded [here](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/).
 

diff --git a/sdk/agrifood/Azure.Verticals.AgriFood.Farming/README.md b/sdk/agrifood/Azure.Verticals.AgriFood.Farming/README.md
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][code_of_con
 [azure_identity]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/identity/Azure.Identity
 [protocol_client_quickstart]: https://aka.ms/azsdk/net/protocol/quickstart
 [default_cred_ref]: https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/azure.identity.defaultazurecredential?view=azure-dotnet
-[azure_subscription]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_subscription]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [azure_core_diagnostics]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/core/Azure.Core/samples/Diagnostics.md
 [scenes]: https://aka.ms/FarmBeatsSatellitePaaSDocumentation
 [farm_operations_docs]: https://aka.ms/FarmBeatsFarmOperationsDocumentation
@@ -138,4 +138,4 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][code_of_con
 [coc_faq]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/
 [coc_contact]: mailto:opencode@microsoft.com
 
-![Impressions](https://azure-sdk-impressions.azurewebsites.net/api/impressions/azure-sdk-for-net%2Fsdk%2Fagrifood%2FAzure.Verticals.AgriFood.Farming%2FREADME.png)
+![Impressions](https://azure-sdk-impressions.azurewebsites.net/api/impressions/azure-sdk-for-net%2Fsdk%2Fagrifood%2FAzure.Verticals.AgriFood.Farming%2FREADME.png)
diff --git a/sdk/anomalydetector/Azure.AI.AnomalyDetector/README.md b/sdk/anomalydetector/Azure.AI.AnomalyDetector/README.md
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][code_of_con
 
 
 [azure_cli]: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [nuget]: https://www.nuget.org/
 [azure_portal]: https://portal.azure.com
 

diff --git a/sdk/appconfiguration/Azure.Data.AppConfiguration/README.md b/sdk/appconfiguration/Azure.Data.AppConfiguration/README.md
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][code_of_con
 [reference_docs]: https://azure.github.io/azure-sdk-for-net/appconfiguration.html
 [azconfig_rest]: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-app-configuration/rest-api
 [azure_cli]: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [configuration_client_class]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/appconfiguration/Azure.Data.AppConfiguration/src/ConfigurationClient.cs
 [configuration_store]: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-app-configuration/quickstart-dotnet-core-app#create-an-app-configuration-store
 [label_concept]: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-app-configuration/concept-key-value#label-keys

diff --git a/sdk/appconfiguration/Azure.Data.AppConfiguration/tests/Readme.md b/sdk/appconfiguration/Azure.Data.AppConfiguration/tests/Readme.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## Prerequisites
 - Get [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure/install-azure-cli?view=azure-cli-latest)
-- Have an [Azure subscription](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/guides/developer/azure-developer-guide#understanding-accounts-subscriptions-and-billing). More information about how to create a [free account](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/?ref=microsoft.com&utm_source=microsoft.com&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=visualstudio).
+- Have an [Azure subscription](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/guides/developer/azure-developer-guide#understanding-accounts-subscriptions-and-billing). More information about how to create a [free account](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/?ref=microsoft.com&utm_source=microsoft.com&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=visualstudio).
 
 ## Usage
 Create or use an existing [Configuration Store](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-app-configuration/quickstart-dotnet-core-app#create-an-app-configuration-store).

diff --git a/sdk/appconfiguration/Azure.ResourceManager.AppConfiguration/README.md b/sdk/appconfiguration/Azure.ResourceManager.AppConfiguration/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Install-Package Azure.ResourceManager.AppConfiguration -Version 1.0.0-preview.2
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/)
+* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/)
 
 ### Authenticate the Client
 

diff --git a/sdk/attestation/Azure.Security.Attestation/README.md b/sdk/attestation/Azure.Security.Attestation/README.md
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ See [CONTRIBUTING.md][contributing] for details on building, testing, and contri
 [attestation_policy_modification_result_token_hash]: https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/azure.security.attestation.policymodificationresult.policytokenhash
 [azure_cli]: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure
 [azure_identity]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/identity/Azure.Identity
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [code_of_conduct]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/
 [json_web_token]: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7519
 [JWK]: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7517

diff --git a/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.CallingServer/README.md b/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.CallingServer/README.md
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require
 This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][coc]. For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ][coc_faq] or contact [opencode@microsoft.com][coc_contact] with any additional questions or comments.
 
 <!-- LINKS -->
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [azure_portal]: https://portal.azure.com
 [cla]: https://cla.microsoft.com
 [coc]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/

diff --git a/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Chat/README.md b/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Chat/README.md
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require
 This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][coc]. For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ][coc_faq] or contact [opencode@microsoft.com][coc_contact] with any additional questions or comments.
 
 <!-- LINKS -->
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [cla]: https://cla.microsoft.com
 [coc]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/
 [coc_faq]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/

diff --git a/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Common/README.md b/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Common/README.md
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][coc]. For m
 [coc]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/
 [coc_faq]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/
 [coc_contact]: mailto:opencode@microsoft.com
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [source]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Common/src
 [package]: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Azure.Communication.Common/
 [product_docs]: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/communication-services/overview

diff --git a/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Identity/README.md b/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Identity/README.md
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][coc]. For m
 
 <!-- LINKS -->
 
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [azure_portal]: https://portal.azure.com
 [source]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Identity/src
 [source_samples]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Identity/samples

diff --git a/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.NetworkTraversal/README.md b/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.NetworkTraversal/README.md
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][coc]. For m
 
 <!-- LINKS -->
 
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [azure_portal]: https://portal.azure.com
 [source]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.NetworkTraversal/src
 <!--[source_samples]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.NetworkTraversal/samples-->

diff --git a/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.PhoneNumbers/README.md b/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.PhoneNumbers/README.md
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][coc]. For m
 
 <!-- LINKS -->
 
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [azure_portal]: https://portal.azure.com
 [source]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.PhoneNumbers/src
 [source_samples]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.PhoneNumbers/samples

diff --git a/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Sms/README.md b/sdk/communication/Azure.Communication.Sms/README.md
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require
 This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][coc]. For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ][coc_faq] or contact [opencode@microsoft.com][coc_contact] with any additional questions or comments.
 
 <!-- LINKS -->
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [azure_portal]: https://portal.azure.com
 [cla]: https://cla.microsoft.com
 [coc]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/

diff --git a/sdk/compute/Azure.ResourceManager.Compute/README.md b/sdk/compute/Azure.ResourceManager.Compute/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Install-Package Azure.ResourceManager.Compute -Version 1.0.0-preview.2
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/)
+* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/)
 
 ### Authenticate the Client
 

diff --git a/sdk/confidentialledger/Azure.Security.ConfidentialLedger/README.md b/sdk/confidentialledger/Azure.Security.ConfidentialLedger/README.md
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ][coc_faq] or contact
 [azure_cli]: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure
 [azure_cloud_shell]: https://shell.azure.com/bash
 [azure_confidential_computing]: https://azure.microsoft.com/solutions/confidential-compute
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [ccf]: https://github.com/Microsoft/CCF
 [azure_identity]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/identity/Azure.Identity
 [default_cred_ref]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/identity/Azure.Identity/README.md#defaultazurecredential

diff --git a/sdk/containerregistry/Azure.Containers.ContainerRegistry/README.md b/sdk/containerregistry/Azure.Containers.ContainerRegistry/README.md
@@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ additional questions or comments.
 [container_registry_create_portal]: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/container-registry/container-registry-get-started-portal
 [container_registry_concepts]: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/container-registry/container-registry-concepts
 [azure_cli]: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [identity]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/identity/Azure.Identity/README.md
 [RequestFailedException]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/core/Azure.Core/src/RequestFailedException.cs
 [samples]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/blob/main/sdk/containerregistry/Azure.Containers.ContainerRegistry/samples/

diff --git a/sdk/cosmosdb/Azure.ResourceManager.CosmosDB/README.md b/sdk/cosmosdb/Azure.ResourceManager.CosmosDB/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Install-Package Azure.ResourceManager.CosmosDB -Version 1.0.0-preview.1
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/)
+* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/)
 
 ### Authenticate the Client
 
@@ -74,4 +74,4 @@ more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact
 [style-guide-msft]: https://docs.microsoft.com/style-guide/capitalization
 [style-guide-cloud]: https://worldready.cloudapp.net/Styleguide/Read?id=2696&topicid=25357
 
-![Impressions](https://azure-sdk-impressions.azurewebsites.net/api/impressions/azure-sdk-for-net%2Fsdk%2Ftemplate%2FAzure.Template%2FREADME.png)
+![Impressions](https://azure-sdk-impressions.azurewebsites.net/api/impressions/azure-sdk-for-net%2Fsdk%2Ftemplate%2FAzure.Template%2FREADME.png)
diff --git a/sdk/deviceupdate/Azure.IoT.DeviceUpdate/README.md b/sdk/deviceupdate/Azure.IoT.DeviceUpdate/README.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ For the best development experience, developers should use the official Microsof
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Microsoft Azure Subscription: To call Microsoft Azure services, you need to create an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/)
+- Microsoft Azure Subscription: To call Microsoft Azure services, you need to create an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/)
 - Device Update for IoT Hub instance
 - Azure IoT Hub instance
 

diff --git a/sdk/digitaltwins/Azure.DigitalTwins.Core/README.md b/sdk/digitaltwins/Azure.DigitalTwins.Core/README.md
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ][code_of_conduct_faq] or conta
 [microsoft_sdk_download]: https://azure.microsoft.com/downloads/?sdk=net
 [azure_sdk_target_frameworks]: https://github.com/azure/azure-sdk-for-net#target-frameworks
 [azure_cli]: https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure
-[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/
+[azure_sub]: https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/
 [source]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-net/tree/main/sdk/digitaltwins/Azure.DigitalTwins.Core/src
 [package]: https://www.nuget.org/packages/Azure.DigitalTwins.Core
 [code_of_conduct]: https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/

diff --git a/sdk/dns/Azure.ResourceManager.Dns/README.md b/sdk/dns/Azure.ResourceManager.Dns/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Install-Package Azure.ResourceManager.dns -Version 1.0.0-preview.1
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/)
+* You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/)
 
 ### Authenticate the Client
 
@@ -71,4 +71,4 @@ more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact
 <opencode@microsoft.com> with any additional questions or comments.
 
 <!-- LINKS -->
-[style-guide-msft]: https://docs.microsoft.com/style-guide
+[style-guide-msft]: https://docs.microsoft.com/style-guide
diff --git a/sdk/eventgrid/Azure.Messaging.EventGrid/README.md b/sdk/eventgrid/Azure.Messaging.EventGrid/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ dotnet add package Azure.Messaging.EventGrid
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/) and an Azure resource group with a custom Event Grid topic or domain. Follow this [step-by-step tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart-portal) to register the Event Grid resource provider and create Event Grid topics using the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/). There is a [similar tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart) using [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure).
+You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/) and an Azure resource group with a custom Event Grid topic or domain. Follow this [step-by-step tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart-portal) to register the Event Grid resource provider and create Event Grid topics using the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/). There is a [similar tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart) using [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure).
 
 ### Authenticate the Client
 

diff --git a/sdk/eventgrid/Microsoft.Azure.Messaging.EventGrid.CloudNativeCloudEvents/README.md b/sdk/eventgrid/Microsoft.Azure.Messaging.EventGrid.CloudNativeCloudEvents/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ dotnet add package Microsoft.Azure.Messaging.EventGrid.CloudNativeCloudEvents --
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/) and an Azure resource group with a custom Event Grid topic or domain. Follow this [step-by-step tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart-portal) to register the Event Grid resource provider and create Event Grid topics using the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/). There is a [similar tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart) using [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure).
+You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/) and an Azure resource group with a custom Event Grid topic or domain. Follow this [step-by-step tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart-portal) to register the Event Grid resource provider and create Event Grid topics using the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/). There is a [similar tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart) using [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure).
 
 ### Authenticate the client
 

diff --git a/sdk/eventgrid/Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Extensions.EventGrid/README.md b/sdk/eventgrid/Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Extensions.EventGrid/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ dotnet add package Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Extensions.EventGrid
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/) and an Azure resource group with a custom Event Grid topic or domain. Follow this [step-by-step tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart-portal) to register the Event Grid resource provider and create Event Grid topics using the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/). There is a [similar tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart) using [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure).
+You must have an [Azure subscription](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/) and an Azure resource group with a custom Event Grid topic or domain. Follow this [step-by-step tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart-portal) to register the Event Grid resource provider and create Event Grid topics using the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/). There is a [similar tutorial](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-grid/custom-event-quickstart) using [Azure CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/cli/azure).
 
 ### Authenticate the Client
 

diff --git a/sdk/eventhub/Azure.Messaging.EventHubs.Processor/README.md b/sdk/eventhub/Azure.Messaging.EventHubs.Processor/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ The Event Processor client library is a companion to the Azure Event Hubs client
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- **Azure Subscription:**  To use Azure services, including Azure Event Hubs, you'll need a subscription.  If you do not have an existing Azure account, you may sign up for a [free trial](https://azure.microsoft.com/free) or use your [Visual Studio Subscription](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/) benefits when you [create an account](https://account.windowsazure.com/Home/Index).
+- **Azure Subscription:**  To use Azure services, including Azure Event Hubs, you'll need a subscription.  If you do not have an existing Azure account, you may sign up for a [free trial](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/dotnet/) or use your [Visual Studio Subscription](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/) benefits when you [create an account](https://account.windowsazure.com/Home/Index).
 
 - **Event Hubs namespace with an Event Hub:** To interact with Azure Event Hubs, you'll also need to have a namespace and Event Hub available.  If you are not familiar with creating Azure resources, you may wish to follow the step-by-step guide for [creating an Event Hub using the Azure portal](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/event-hubs/event-hubs-create).  There, you can also find detailed instructions for using the Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to create an Event Hub.