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Returns Markdown.\n\n## Category Index\n\n| Category | Lines | Description |\n|----------|-------|-------------|\n| Decision Making | L32-L36 | Guidance on cost optimization for Azure Extended Zones, including when and how to buy reservations or savings plans, pricing tradeoffs, and purchase workflows. |\n| Limits & Quotas | L37-L41 | How to view current Azure Extended Zones quotas, request quota increases for resources, and understand limits that may block deployments or scaling |\n| Security | L42-L46 | How to encrypt Extended Zone VM disks using customer-managed keys, including setup steps, key vault integration, and security configuration details. |\n| Configuration | L47-L52 | Configuring Extended Zones access and governance: registering subscriptions, creating custom Azure Policy, and deploying Azure Firewall within Extended Zones. |\n\n### Decision Making\n| Topic | URL |\n|-------|-----|\n| Choose and purchase reservations or savings plans for Azure Extended Zones | 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