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Beyond virtualization: what is the real value of Azure Local?
DiFrancesco Molfese 07.11.202607.11.2026

When a customer asks me to evaluate Azure Local, in most cases the conversation starts from a concrete need: replacing VMware, refreshing a datacenter, or finding an alternative to the existing virtualization platform. That’s a perfectly legitimate starting point, especially at a time when many organizations are rethinking their infrastructure strategies. But it’s also the…

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Azure Local Unleashed: Why We Wrote a Book on the Evolution of Hybrid Infrastructure
DiFrancesco Molfese 14.07.202614.07.2026

There are professional projects that begin with a formal plan, and others that grow gradually from conversations, shared experiences, and a recurring observation. Azure Local Unleashed belongs to the second category. Over the past few years, both Silvio Di Benedetto and I have spent a significant amount of time discussing hybrid infrastructure with customers, technology…

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Is Your AI Safe? Protect It in Hybrid and Multicloud Environments with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
DiFrancesco Molfese 27.09.202527.09.2025

Security in hybrid and multicloud environments is no longer a marginal topic: it’s a strategic priority. The numbers are clear: the average cost of a breach has reached $4.44 million; 86% of decision-makers believe their cybersecurity strategy isn’t keeping pace with multicloud complexity; over 40% expect a skills shortage precisely in security administration roles. In…

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Azure Governance | Azure Hybrid & Migration - 2025-2026 | Cloud & Datacenter Management (2025-2026)

The 7 Pillars of AI Governance on Azure PaaS — A Practical Guide
DiFrancesco Molfese 12.09.202512.09.2025

AI is no longer theory; it’s everyday practice: pilot projects, enterprise chatbots, and new customer-facing features. Adoption is accelerating—often faster than an organization’s ability to govern it. In the midst of this race, Azure’s AI PaaS offerings provide a fast track to experiment and move services into production. But speed without guardrails comes at a…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Azure Hybrid & Migration - 2025-2026 | Azure Local | Azure Local - 2025-2026 | Cloud & Datacenter Management (2025-2026)

RAG on Azure Local: the evolution of generative AI in hybrid environments
DiFrancesco Molfese 07.06.202507.06.2025

In the era of Artificial Intelligence, companies are required to combine computational power with distributed data management, as data is increasingly located across cloud environments, on-premises infrastructures, and edge settings. In this context, Azure Local emerges as a strategic solution, capable of extending the benefits of cloud computing directly into local data centers—where the most…

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Azure Arc | Azure Hybrid & Migration - 2025-2026 | Cloud & Datacenter Management (2025-2026)

SQL Server Licensing: How Azure Arc Can Change the Rules
DiFrancesco Molfese 18.04.202518.04.2025

In my previous article, I explored how Azure Arc enables organizations to harness the power of the Azure cloud in managing SQL Servers, regardless of where the databases reside: on-premises, at the edge, or in other cloud environments. This extension of the Azure platform allows for centralized governance, enhanced security, and advanced features without requiring…

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Azure Local | Cloud & Datacenter Management (2025-2026)

On-Premises GPUs for AI and Virtual Desktop: How Azure Local is Changing the Game
DiFrancesco Molfese 08.04.202508.04.2025

In recent years, the adoption of technologies based on Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and desktop virtualization has accelerated dramatically. However, behind the innovation visible to end users lies a fundamental requirement: high-performance IT infrastructures capable of efficiently handling complex workloads. While the cloud often appears to be the go-to solution, it is not always the…

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Azure Arc | Cloud & Datacenter Management (2024-2025)

Bringing the Power of the Cloud to SQL Server Anywhere with Azure Arc
DiFrancesco Molfese 15.02.202515.02.2025

In today’s IT landscape, characterized by increasingly complex and distributed infrastructures, Azure Arc represents a strategic solution to address the challenges of multi-cloud and hybrid management. Azure Arc is an extension of the Microsoft Azure platform that allows managing, governing, and securing distributed resources across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments, ensuring a unified experience. With…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Azure Arc | Azure Local | Azure Machine Learning | Cloud & Datacenter Management (2024-2025)

AI from Cloud to Edge: Innovation Powered by Azure Local and Azure Arc
DiFrancesco Molfese 11.01.202511.01.2025

In the era of Artificial Intelligence, which is significantly transforming business models, the adoption of local and distributed infrastructures is crucial for managing specific and mission-critical workloads. In this context, Azure Local emerges as an innovative solution capable of bridging the gap between cloud and edge computing, delivering applications, data, and AI services exactly where…

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Azure Local | Cloud & Datacenter Management (2024-2025)

The Evolution of High Availability and Disaster Recovery in Modern Infrastructures: The Azure Local Case
DiFrancesco Molfese 15.12.202414.12.2024

High availability and disaster recovery solutions are playing an increasingly central role in modern infrastructure adoption strategies. Azure Local, Microsoft’s on-premises cloud-connected platform, exemplifies this transformation. Starting with version 23H2, Azure Local introduces a new generation of features, moving away from the traditional Stretched Cluster model to propose more modern and flexible approaches designed to…

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