Microsoft API Management Developer License
Unlock essential API management capabilities for your development team with the Microsoft API Management Developer license, providing access to core features for building and testing APIs.
- Access to: Core API management features for development and testing environments.
- Coverage for: Enabling internal API development and integration testing.
- Protection against: Inefficient development workflows and unmanaged API sprawl.
- Entitlement to: Utilize developer portal features for documentation and testing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft API Management Developer license provides access to the foundational features of Azure API Management, specifically tailored for development and testing purposes. This license enables organizations to build, secure, and manage APIs within their own operational environments, facilitating efficient development cycles and internal service integration.
This license is designed for IT professionals and development teams within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for creating and maintaining internal APIs. It fits into the software and platform licensing category, allowing businesses to experiment with and utilize API management tools without the overhead of enterprise-grade production deployments.
- Developer Portal Access: Enables creation and customization of a developer portal for internal documentation and testing.
- API Gateway Functionality: Provides core gateway features for routing and securing API traffic during development.
- Policy Enforcement: Allows for the application of basic policies for testing security and transformation rules.
- Analytics and Monitoring: Offers insights into API usage and performance within the development environment.
- Subscription Management: Facilitates testing of subscription keys and access control for internal API consumers.
Empower your development teams with the tools they need to build and test APIs effectively, ensuring better integration and faster innovation for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Internal API Development and Testing
Enable teams to build and test internal APIs, ensuring they are secure and function as expected before production deployment. Streamline the integration of various internal services and applications.
cloud-native development, microservices architecture, internal application integration, API lifecycle management
Develop and Test API Gateway Policies
Allow development teams to experiment with and refine API gateway policies, including security, transformation, and routing rules. Automate the testing of policy configurations to ensure compliance and performance.
application modernization, service-oriented architecture, security policy implementation, integration testing
Create and Utilize a Developer Portal for Internal Use
Streamline the creation of an internal developer portal to document APIs, provide access for testing, and manage subscriptions. Enable teams to easily discover and consume internal APIs.
internal documentation, knowledge sharing, developer onboarding, API discovery
Key Features
Developer Portal
Provides a centralized location for internal API documentation, testing, and subscription management, improving developer productivity.
API Gateway
Enables secure routing and management of API traffic during development, ensuring consistent access and control.
Policy Management
Allows for the testing and application of policies to secure and transform API requests and responses, enhancing data integrity.
Subscription Management
Facilitates the testing of subscription key mechanisms for controlling access to internal APIs.
Analytics and Monitoring
Offers insights into API usage and performance within the development environment, aiding in troubleshooting and optimization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust API management for secure internal service integration and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which this license supports during development.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to manage sensitive data and integrate systems securely, making API development and testing crucial for compliance with HIPAA and other privacy standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often integrate complex operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring secure and efficient API development for data exchange and process automation.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use APIs to connect point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer loyalty programs, necessitating secure development practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Developer and Production tiers of Azure API Management?
The Developer tier is intended for development and testing environments and has limitations on capacity and features compared to the Production tier, which is designed for live, high-traffic APIs.
Can I use this license for production APIs?
No, this Developer license is specifically for development and testing purposes. For production environments, you would need a Production tier license.
What are the typical use cases for the Developer license?
Typical use cases include building and testing new APIs, integrating internal services, developing API gateway policies, and creating internal developer portals for documentation and testing.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.