As businesses continue to navigate the evolving demands of modern IT infrastructure, Azure Local emerges as a game-changing solution that bridges the gap between on-premises systems and the cloud. By extending Microsoft Azure’s capabilities to customer-owned infrastructure, Azure Local empowers organizations to run traditional and modern applications with seamless connectivity, centralized management, and robust hybrid cloud benefits.
With AVASOFT’s deep expertise in cloud solutions and hybrid infrastructure, we help businesses maximize the potential of Azure Local, ensuring tailored deployments and operational excellence
What is Azure Local?
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Azure Local enables organizations to execute applications locally while connecting to Azure for management and cloud services. This hybrid approach delivers flexibility, performance, and innovation, with the ability to manage distributed workloads across locations using a single control plane.
AVASOFT leverages its technical proficiency and partnership with Microsoft to design and implement Azure Local solutions tailored to your business needs.
Azure Local: Features and Architecture
Azure Local combines the best of Microsoft’s proven technologies, including Hyper-V, Storage Spaces Direct, and Azure Stack HCI OS, into a cohesive solution.
Key Features
- Unified Management Manage all Azure Local instances via the Azure portal or existing tools like Windows Admin Center.
- Validated HardwareChoose from a wide range of certified hardware with Azure Stack HCI OS pre-installed.
- Hybrid Cloud Benefits Seamlessly integrate on-premises resources with Azure for monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
- Application Support Host Windows and Linux VMs, deploy Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and enable AI and machine learning workloads.
- High AvailabilityAchieve resilience and failover capabilities through clustered architecture and synchronous replication.
At AVASOFT, we ensure your Azure Local deployment aligns with your infrastructure goals, optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Why Azure Local is the Right Choice
Organizations partner with AVASOFT for Azure Local implementations to address challenges such as:
1. Cost-Effective Virtualization
With per-core pricing through an Azure subscription, Azure Local reduces upfront hardware and licensing costs.
2. Familiarity for IT Teams
Azure Local integrates seamlessly with existing tools and workflows, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting, making it easy for IT teams to adopt.
3. Cloud-Integrated Monitoring and Management
View all Azure Local systems in a centralized dashboard, monitor performance, and access hybrid services to enhance operational efficiency.
4. Flexible Hardware Choices
Azure Local offers validated hardware from trusted Microsoft partners, allowing organizations to choose vendors based on local service and support availability.
5. Resilient Disaster Recovery
Ensure business continuity with Azure Local’s disaster recovery features, including stretched clusters and synchronous replication for virtualized workloads.
By combining these capabilities with our expertise, AVASOFT ensures your Azure Local implementation meets your current and future business needs.
Common Use Cases for Azure Local
Azure Local is a versatile solution suitable for various scenarios. With AVASOFT’s guidance, you can implement Azure Local to achieve:
- Hybrid Virtual Desktops: Deploy Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) on-premises to support remote work while managing session hosts via the Azure portal.
- Containerized Workloads: Leverage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) enabled by Azure Arc for high-density, resilient deployments.
- Mission-Critical SQL Server: Enhance SQL Server availability and performance with Azure Local’s built-in optimizations.
- Branch Office Solutions: Deploy cost-efficient two-node clusters with simplified networking for remote offices.
- Data Center Modernization: Refresh aging infrastructure with modern virtualization and storage technologies.
At AVASOFT, we assess your business requirements to deliver customized Azure Local solutions that drive measurable results.
Getting Started with Azure Local
Deploying Azure Local requires careful planning and expertise. As your trusted partner, AVASOFT ensures a smooth transition with:
1. Hardware Procurement
We help you choose from the Azure Local Catalog, selecting validated hardware that meets your performance and scalability needs.
2. Azure Subscription Management
AVASOFT streamlines your Azure subscription setup for easy access to software licensing and hybrid services.
3. Comprehensive Deployment
From connectivity requirements to OS installation, we manage every aspect of your Azure Local deployment.
4. Ongoing Support
With joint support from Microsoft and AVASOFT, your Azure Local environment remains optimized and up-to-date.
Why Partner with AVASOFT?
As a leading provider of Microsoft solutions, AVASOFT brings unmatched expertise in deploying and managing hybrid infrastructures like Azure Local. Here’s why businesses choose us:
- Microsoft Partnership: AVASOFT leverages its status as a trusted Microsoft partner to deliver best-in-class solutions.
- Tailored Deployments: We design Azure Local implementations aligned with your unique business goals.
- End-to-End Support: From deployment to ongoing management, our team ensures your Azure Local environment runs seamlessly.
- Hybrid Cloud Expertise: With proven experience in hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, we enable businesses to gain new opportunities with Azure Local.
Ready to Transform Your Infrastructure?
With Azure Local, your business can achieve unparalleled flexibility, performance, and hybrid cloud integration. Partner with AVASOFT to ensure a seamless implementation that drives innovation and supports your growth.
Contact AVASOFT today to learn more about how Azure Local can redefine your IT operations.
