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Explained a bit more the model to change from BYOS to PAYG as "none" value is not for all the systems and customers are following it.
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#### Convert to PAYG using the Azure CLI
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To return a VM to a PAYG model, use a `--license-type` value of `None`:
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If the system was originally a PAYG image and customer wants to return the VM to a PAYG model, use a `--license-type` value of `None` as shows the example below:
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```azurecli
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# This will enable PAYG on a virtual machine using Azure Hybrid Benefit
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az vm update -g myResourceGroup -n myVmName --license-type None
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But if customer has a BYOS and wants to convert the VM to PAYG, use a `--license-type` value that covers the VM needs, those codes are described below in the document, for example for RHEL systems it could be any of the following: RHEL_BASE, RHEL_EUS, RHEL_SAPAPPS, RHEL_SAPHA, RHEL_BASEAPAPPS or RHEL_BASESAPHA.
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#### Convert multiple VM license models simultaneously using the Azure CLI
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To switch the licensing model on a large number of virtual machines, you can use the `--ids` parameter in the Azure CLI:

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