1. Assess the PAYG subscription to ensure that all services are transferable to a CSP subscription.  Here is a link to information on what resources can be moved: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/move-support-resources.  Please note that any Azure Reserved Instances must be cancelled before the subscription can be moved and we can reorder the reservations once the move has been completed.

2. Once you have confirmed that all necessary resources can be moved, you will then need to log into the Pax8 Portal and order the “Microsoft Azure Program” SKU for the client.  If the customer does not exist in the Pax8 Portal yet, you will need to create an account for them first.  After you have finished the ordering process, you will receive an email containing admin credentials to the new subscription within 24 hours.

3. Log into the new Azure subscription and create at least one new Resource Group. 

4. Log into the current Azure subscription and begin moving resources to the new Azure subscription.  Here is a link to information on this process: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/management/move-resource-group-and-subscription/.  There should be no interruption to the environment as on the metadata is being moved however Microsoft recommends that you schedule a maintenance window just in case.

After these steps have been completed, you will begin to see billing and usage data accumulate in the Pax8 Portal within 72 hours.