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A Complete E2E Metered Billing for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub

Cloud Assert Billing for Azure Stack Hub enables billing and chargeback within Azure Stack portal. It allows you as an administrator to track the resource consumption across Azure Stack and custom services, compare usage vs quota, configure pricing for Azure Stack resources based on usage meters, integrate with external billing systems, and generate invoices automatically based on real-time usages.

Cloud Assert is the only provider of Billing and Commerce platform for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub that has native integration inside Azure Stack Portal UI and Azure Resource Manager API as a Resource Provider. It allows Enterprises, Service Providers, Re-sellers and End Users to view, track and manage their resource consumption and billing from the same single portal with one-pane glass experience.


Cloud Assert Usage and Billing platform is a matured, battle proven solution with many flexible options to customize and suite diverse marketing and sales needs. It provides you the quickest way to offer rich billing solution on top of the Microsoft Azure Stack Hub portal for all your Charge-back, Show-back, Billing and Reporting needs.

Administrator Portal

Usage and Billing solution enables you as a service administrator to define multiple pricing models within Azure Stack Hub for all the available services, resource meters, plans and offers.

  • Set different Pricing Profiles for all the Azure Stack Hub Meters
  • Visibility across Resource Usages and its Costs per subscription
  • Run Promotional Credits in a percentage or a monetary value
  • Extensibility and Flexibility to charge customers based on their specifc needs
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Customer/ Tenant Portal

Just like Azure public cloud, Tenants can get to see their ongoing usages, pricing and billing information including invoices right within their Azure Stack customer portal at a quick glance.

  • Ability to see their ongoing usages and its associated costs
  • Automatic invoice generation at the end of the billing cycle
  • Pay your bills within the Azure Stack Hub portal
  • Native billing experience just like Azure
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What If You Could Manage VMware and Hyper-V Seamlessly in One Unified Platform?

If your team uses both VMware and Hyper-V (System Center), you probably know how tricky it can be to manage them side by side. You have to jump between tools, follow different steps, and keep track of two separate systems. It’s a lot of extra work. 

This kind of setup slows things down, makes tasks more confusing, and can lead to mistakes. Plus, it takes time away from the work that really matters — like helping your business grow. 

But here’s some good news: it doesn’t have to be this way. 

What if you could manage both VMware and Hyper-V (System Center) from the same place? No switching back and forth. No complicated tools. Just one easy system that works with both. 

Let’s walk through three easy ways you can manage VMware and Hyper-V together, in one place, without all the stress—and how a tool like Hybr® makes it possible. 

Table Of Contents:

The Reality Check: Why Managing Multiple Hypervisors Separately Is Holding You Back

Running VMware and Hyper-V separately might seem like a normal part of IT life—but it often creates more problems than it solves. 

Here’s what usually happens: 

1. You Waste Time Switching Between Tools 

Each platform has its own dashboard, steps, and rules. So if you want to check something or make a change, you have to jump from one tool to another. It slows everything down and makes daily tasks more frustrating than they need to be. 

2. It’s Hard to See the Full Picture 

When systems are managed separately, it’s tough to get a clear view of what’s running where. You might miss issues or end up making decisions without all the info you need. 

3. Your Team Ends Up Doing Double the Work 

Since the platforms don’t connect well, your team has to repeat tasks for each one. Whether it’s setting up virtual machines or updating settings, it often means doing the same thing twice. 

4. You Spend More Than You Should 

Separate tools mean separate costs—for software, training, and support. These extra expenses add up and can eat into your budget. 

5. It Slows Down Progress 

When your team is stuck managing systems the hard way, there’s less time for improvements, innovation, or solving bigger challenges. It becomes harder to keep up with the pace of business. 

 

The Turning Point: What If You Could Manage Everything in One Place?

Imagine a world where your entire virtual infrastructure—VMware and Hyper-V (System Center) alike—could be managed from a single interface. No console-switching. No scripting gymnastics. No compatibility drama. 

This isn’t just a Wishlist item anymore—it’s becoming an industry best practice. 

Let’s break down three high-impact strategies that make unified virtualization management not only possible but incredibly effective. 

1. Get a Unified View: One Console, Full Visibility 

One of the most significant benefits of unified management is complete, real-time visibility across platforms. Whether your workloads live in VMware clusters or Hyper-V hosts managed via System Center, a centralized dashboard brings them into focus. 

With platforms like Hybr®, you can: 

  • Deploy and Monitor virtual machines across hypervisors in real-time 

  • Track system performance, availability, and usage in a single view 

  • Avoid gaps or duplication in infrastructure reporting 

It’s about gaining confidence and control over your entire environment—without wasting time jumping between toolsets. 

2. Simplify Operations with Cross-Platform Automation 

Running VMware and Hyper-V side by side doesn’t mean your processes need to be different. 

A unified platform allows you to create a single set of operational rules, workflows, and automation pipelines that work across both platforms. That means faster provisioning, streamlined scaling, and consistent policies—no matter what’s under the hood. 

Here’s what this looks like with Hybr®: 

  • Use templates and automated workflows for both VMware and Hyper-V environments 

  • Enable self-service provisioning so internal teams or external customers can spin up VMs without IT bottlenecks 

  • Maintain governance with role-based access control (RBAC) and resource quotas 

This isn’t just simplifying operations—it’s empowering teams to move faster without compromising security or structure. 

3. Optimize Cost, Security, and Scalability 

A unified approach also unlocks intelligent optimization across your infrastructure. 

When you can view usage trends, cost patterns, and performance data from a central location, you’re better equipped to: 

  • Avoid resource sprawl and overprovisioning 

  • Allocate workloads to the most efficient platforms 

  • Forecast capacity and budget needs with greater accuracy 

  • Apply consistent security and compliance policies across environments 

Hybr® takes this a step further by offering real-time visibility into cost and performance metrics, helping you stay proactive instead of reactive. 

Plus, with no vendor lock-inyou’re free to scale your environment—on-prem, hybrid, or multi-cloud—as your business evolves. 

And here's where it gets even better — Hybr® also includes built-in Business Intelligence (BI) features that help you turn raw infrastructure data into actionable insights. From custom dashboards to scheduled reports, you can track vital business metrics like VM performance, resource consumption, costs, usage trends, and team-wise consumption. Whether you're making decisions for budgeting, scaling, or internal governance, BI tools in Hybr® give you a clear picture of what’s happening and where you're headed—so your infrastructure isn't just efficient, it's strategically aligned with your business growth.

Real-World Impact: What Hybr® Makes Possible

Managing multiple hypervisors doesn’t have to be a burden. Hybr® is purpose-built for IT teams that need to unify their VMware and Hyper-V environments. Whether you're managing a private data center, a hybrid setup, or multiple tenants. Hybr® brings all your infrastructure management into one place, so you can stop switching between tools and start getting more done — faster and easier. 

Here’s how Hybr® helps in real-life scenarios: 

  • Onboard workloads faster - Whether you're setting up for a new customer or an internal project, Hybr® helps you onboard users and deploy workloads in minutes without the hassle of manual setup for each platform. 

  • Deliver self-service VM provisioning - Teams can create and manage their own virtual machines through a simple self-service portal. That means your IT team gets fewer tickets, and users get what they need without delays. 

  • Gain real-time insights into performance and spend - Hybr® gives you clear, up-to-date data on how your infrastructure is running. You can track usage, performance, and costs — all in one place — making it easier to stay in control and plan ahead. 

  • Operate smarter with less overhead - With built-in role-based access and resource limitsHybr® helps you run your environment more efficiently. You reduce unnecessary work, avoid overuse, and maintain fairness across teams — all while saving time and effort. 

  • Future-proof your infrastructure for hybrid and edge deployments - You’re not stuck with one vendor. Hybr® works across platforms, so you can grow your setup any way you need — on-premises, in the cloud, or both. 

All from a single, easy-to-use platformWith Hybr®, you’re not just keeping things running — you’re setting your infrastructure up for long-term success. 

Final Thoughts: Simplify and Scale Without Sacrifice

You don’t need more tools. You need the right one. 

If your team is spending more time managing infrastructure than delivering outcomes, it’s time to rethink your approach. By unifying your VMware and Hyper-V environments, you can eliminate complexity, reduce costs, and empower your team to move faster. 

The future of IT management is unified, cloud-like, and effortless—and it starts with Hybr®. 

👉 Ready to see it in action? Book your free demo today and discover how Hybr® makes virtualization management seamless—no matter the platform. 

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