Is there a way to disable a Service Namespace to avoid charges?

Question

I generally delete the Service Namespace to avoid any charges while not using AppFabric SB. Is there a way to disable the service namespace so I can activateit later whenever I want to use it again.

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Bhola Meena [http://blogs.msdn.com/brmeena]

Answer 1

I think, billing applies only for service connections and data transfers but not just for having an active service namespace.

Choose Pricing Faqs on this FAQ page for detailed pricing information, http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure/faq/

Here is an extract  from this page about when charges are applied,

"When you create applications that are connected to the Service Bus, we charge you for each Connection, rather than the number of messages or the volume of data. These Connections result from opening services, opening client channels, or making HTTP requests against the Service Bus. "

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Answer 2

Rajesh is correct. If you are concerned about someone running up your costs by connecting to your service endpoint, simply secure it. You are not charged for failed connection attempts.

Answer 3

I was using the free trial offer and naively left the service active.

I was thinking that the charges would be based on user's access.

Finally I did stop the service thinking that this would have stopped the charges.

Instead I got a message saying that you must completely delete the service to stop any charge.

Think about this like renting actual storage space.

It does not matter if you are storing junk that you do not use.

You are still going to be charged, unless you relinquish the space and related service.

I will contact customer support for further clarifications.