Efficiently managing Azure Stack HCI clusters is a critical component of hybrid cloud success. With Windows Admin Center (WAC), organizations gain access to a centralized management platform that simplifies operations, enhances visibility, and optimizes performance.
As a provider of comprehensive Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions, AVASOFT empowers businesses to fully leverage the capabilities of Azure Stack HCI. From streamlining cluster management to enhancing scalability, our expertise ensures your infrastructure operates seamlessly, enabling you to focus on driving innovation.
Centralized cluster monitoring with the cluster dashboard
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One of the standout features of Windows Admin Center is the Cluster Manager Dashboard, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of your Azure Stack HCI clusters. With the dashboard, you can:
- Access detailed insights into cluster health and performance metrics.
- Monitor event alerts to address issues in real time.
- View server details, virtual machines (VMs), and storage resources.
- Analyze total CPU, memory, and storage usage, along with cluster IOPS and latency metrics.
- Ensure your clusters are Azure Arc-enabled for advanced governance and monitoring.
With AVASOFT’s tailored implementation and guidance, you can utilize these capabilities to make informed decisions and keep your clusters running at peak performance.
Simplified storage configuration
Azure Stack HCI’s robust storage features are key to optimizing resource utilization and scaling workloads. Windows Admin Center offers seamless tools to configure and manage storage, including:
In-Memory Cache
Enable caching to improve read performance by adjusting memory per server. This ensures faster data access and smoother operations for critical workloads.
Storage Spaces and Pools
Configure storage pools to suit your workload needs, including:
- Updating friendly names for better identification.
- Monitoring health status and provisioning types.
- Setting capacity alert thresholds to proactively manage storage limits.
Storage Bus Layer
Fine-tune HDD and SSD cache modes and enable persistent cache for enhanced storage efficiency, even for stretched clusters.
At AVASOFT, we ensure your storage is configured for both performance and scalability, helping your infrastructure meet growing business demands.
Tailored cluster settings for optimized operations
Cluster-level configurations directly impact performance and reliability. With AVASOFT’s expertise, businesses can fine-tune settings such as:
- Node Shutdown Behavior: Ensure graceful node shutdown by automatically migrating VMs before powering down.
- VM Load Balancing: Automate the distribution of workloads across nodes for improved resource utilization.
- Quorum Witness: Configure cloud, disk, or file share witnesses to maintain cluster availability.
- Affinity Rules: Control VM placement across hosts and sites for better resource management.
These settings allow organizations to maintain a highly available and optimized Azure Stack HCI environment.
Advanced Hyper-V Host Management
For organizations leveraging Hyper-V on Azure Stack HCI, Windows Admin Center simplifies the management of host settings, such as:
- Setting default paths for virtual hard disks and VM configuration files.
- Enabling Enhanced Session Mode for better VM-to-host interactions.
- Configuring NUMA Spanning to maximize memory allocation for VMs.
- Adjusting live and storage migration settings for seamless VM transitions.
With AVASOFT’s support, your Hyper-V environment can be configured to deliver high availability and top performance for your workloads.
Gain the full potential of Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI brings the power of hybrid cloud to your datacenter, and Windows Admin Center amplifies its management capabilities. Some advanced features include:
- Monitoring Data: Enable real-time log data collection for improved diagnostics.
- Service Health Data: Configure monitoring levels via Azure Portal to maintain compliance and security.
- Azure Arc Integration: Provision VMs directly from the Azure portal for hybrid flexibility.
- Automatic Virtual Machine Activation: Simplify VM licensing with seamless activation for Windows Server VMs.
- Azure Benefits: Utilize Azure-exclusive workloads locally for unique business use cases.
At AVASOFT, we help businesses seamlessly integrate and manage these features, ensuring you maximize your return on investment in Azure Stack HCI.
Why choose AVASOFT for Azure Stack HCI and M365 solutions?
As a trusted Microsoft Partner, AVASOFT delivers end-to-end solutions for managing Azure Stack HCI and Microsoft 365 environments. Our expertise includes:
- Seamless integration of Windows Admin Center with Azure Stack HCI.
- Customizing cluster configurations to align with your business needs.
- Proactive monitoring and management to optimize performance and scalability.
- Comprehensive support for Azure Arc-enabled services and hybrid cloud scenarios.
With AVASOFT as your partner, you gain a seamless management experience across your Azure Stack HCI clusters and M365 ecosystem, helping you achieve operational excellence.
Take control of your Azure Stack HCI with AVASOFT
Ready to simplify your Azure Stack HCI management? Let AVASOFT help you harness the full potential of Windows Admin Center and hybrid cloud solutions.
Contact us today to explore how we can transform your cluster management experience and drive your business forward
