Microsoft has rebranded Azure Stack HCI to Azure Local, a comprehensive infrastructure management system that supports virtual machines, networking, storage, and Kubernetes. Seamlessly integrated with Azure, it enables cloud-based operations and monthly automatic updates without disrupting workflow.
The latest enhancement to Azure Local includes support for very small-scale servers, requiring only two disks (boot disk and SSD data disk) for basic setup. For high availability, a 1Gbps connection is necessary, and it can be deployed without Active Directory while still retaining Live Migration capabilities.
Azure Migrate service in Azure Local facilitates the migration of images from VMware seamlessly through the cloud. Users can initiate migrations via the cloud, though data still traverses the organization’s network. Microsoft suggests that leveraging Azure Local could potentially reduce VMware license expenses.
Priced at $10 per core per month, inclusive of Azure Kubernetes Service, with Windows licensing costs being separate.
TLDR: Microsoft has rebranded Azure Stack HCI to Azure Local, offering seamless integration with Azure, automatic monthly updates, and cost-effective migration options from VMware.
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