Release stages
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| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Preview | Services at the Preview stage are fine for developers who are willing to use them while developing their applications or in a test environment. Preview services aren't subject to the service level agreement (SLA) and are free to use. |
| Public version (General Availability) | Public versions of services are available to all users and can be used for production. These services are covered by the SLA and are charged according to the relevant pricing policy. |
For more information about services at different release stages, see the Special Terms of Use.