How to Purchase ExFlow Subscriptions on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Prerequisites

Before you can purchase an ExFlow subscription from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, ensure the following:

1. ExFlow model is installed in your Finance and Operations (F&O) environment.
2. The installation of ExFlow is managed through Lifecycle Services (LCS).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Verify Installation in LCS

1. Go to your LCS project for the Finance and Operations environment.
2. Confirm that the ExFlow model is installed and deployed successfully.
3. Ensure that your environment is up and running before proceeding.

Step 2 – Access ExFlow in Finance and Operations

1. Sign in to your Finance and Operations environment.
2. In the navigation pane, go to: Modules → ExFlow Core → Subscriptions.

Step 3 – Initiate Subscription Process

1. In the Subscriptions page, search for the desired product you want to activate (for example, Peppol).
2. Select the product from the list to view more details.

Step 4 – Start the Onboarding Process

1. Navigate to the General tab.
2. Select Onboarding.
3. The system will automatically redirect you to the corresponding Azure Marketplace offer for your selected product.

Step 5 – Purchase the Subscription

1. Review the available subscription plans or private offers that your organization has access to.
2. Choose the plan that fits your needs.
3. Complete the purchase process directly in Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
4. Once completed, the subscription will be linked to your Finance and Operations environment.

Step 6 – Confirm Activation

1. Return to ExFlow Core → Subscriptions in Finance and Operations.
2. Verify that your purchased product (e.g., Peppol) now appears as Active or Subscribed.
3. You can now begin using the subscribed functionality in ExFlow.

Summary

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Step	Action	Description
1	Install ExFlow via LCS	Ensure model deployment in Finance & Operations
2	Access ExFlow Core	Go to Subscriptions section
3	Select Product	Search for e.g., Peppol
4	Onboarding	System redirects to Azure Marketplace
5	Purchase	Choose pricing plan or private offer
6	Confirm	Check activation status in F&O

When Customers Have Their License Through a CSP

Customers who purchase Azure services through a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) — such as a Microsoft partner or reseller —have their Azure subscription and billing managed by that CSP.

In this setup:

• The CSP controls the Azure subscription (billing, invoices, and sometimes access to the Azure portal).
• Customers cannot directly buy or deploy solutions from the Azure Marketplace using that CSP-managed subscription, unless the CSP explicitly enables Marketplace purchases for them.
• Marketplace offers are billed to the CSP, who then passes costs to the customer according to their agreement.
  

Because of this structure, many customers find that Azure Marketplace purchases are restricted under a CSP subscription, especially if the CSP has disabled third-party Marketplace transactions.

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How Customers Can Use a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Subscription Instead

If a customer wants to buy or deploy directly from the Azure Marketplace, they can do so by setting up a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) subscription managed by Microsoft rather than their CSP.

Here’s how to proceed:

1. Create a PAYG Subscription

   • Go to the Azure portal.
   • Sign in with your organization’s Microsoft account.
   • Navigate to Subscriptions| Add| Pay-As-You-Go.
   • Enter billing details (credit card or invoicing setup).
     

2. Assign Access and Permissions

   • Add relevant users (e.g., administrators or IT staff) to the new subscription under Access Control (IAM).
   • Ensure proper role assignments (Owner, Contributor, etc.) for managing Marketplace resources.
     

3. Use the Marketplace with Signup products for Finance and Operations

   • Go to ExFlow Core in FO and choose Subcriptions.
   • Search for the desired product (Peppol).
   • Go to General / Onboarding
   • You will be directed to the correct Azure Marketplace offer.
   • Choose the price plan or private offer you can access.
   • Select the Pay-As-You-Go subscription under your account during the deployment process.
   • Confirm pricing and deploy.
     

4. Manage Billing and Usage

   • All charges appear directly on your Microsoft Azure invoice.
   • You have full transparency and control via the Cost Management + Billing section in the Azure portal.