Run cloud-based load tests using your own machines (a.k.a. Bring your own subscription)

This post introduces the 'Bring your own subscription' (BYOS) capability for Azure Load Testing, allowing users to provision and use their own machines (on-premises or Azure VMs) as load agents. It details two primary scenarios: more control over agent machines (e.g., installing custom software) and testing private apps behind firewalls. For Azure VMs, it highlights the use of ARM templates (simple dynamic/static IP, and VNet-based) for simplified provisioning. It also clarifies the differences between the cloud-load agent and the older Test Controller/Test Agent model, emphasizing the cloud-load agent's lack of a separate controller, direct integration with the CLT service for results, and HTTP(S) communication.