Elastic has introduced a new way for users to purchase its managed service, Elastic Cloud, directly through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering monthly subscriptions in Standard, Gold, and Platinum tiers. This integration allows users to access Elastic's Enterprise Search, Observability, and Security features while benefiting from consolidated billing, as Elastic charges appear as a line item on the Azure bill, contributing to the user's annual Azure spending commitment. The service can be easily deployed through a configuration wizard available in various supported Azure regions, with detailed documentation provided to assist users in the process.