INSIGHTS
Ideas, perspectives and lessons from the field.
I write about the evolution of enterprise technology — from hybrid cloud, infrastructure and architecture to governance, security, resilience and AI — with a focus on what changes, why it matters and how it should influence the decisions we make.
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Azure Management services: what’s new in December 2024
Read article →: Azure Management services: what’s new in December 2024This month, Microsoft introduced a series of significant updates to Azure management services. Through this monthly series of articles, the aim is to provide an overview of the most relevant updates, keeping you informed of these developments and equipping you with essential insights to explore these topics further. The diagram below shows the various management…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (December 2024 – Weeks: 51 and 52)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (December 2024 – Weeks: 51 and 52)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General Italy North – Azure AI Vision Azure AI Vision is now available in the Italy North region. This expansion allows businesses…
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The Evolution of High Availability and Disaster Recovery in Modern Infrastructures: The Azure Local Case
Read article →: The Evolution of High Availability and Disaster Recovery in Modern Infrastructures: The Azure Local CaseHigh 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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Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (December 2024 – Weeks: 49 and 50)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (December 2024 – Weeks: 49 and 50)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General ItalyNorth: New Services Available The ItalyNorth cloud region has expanded its service offerings with the availability of Azure vNet Data Gateway…
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome Azure Local!
Read article →: Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome Azure Local!Microsoft Ignite 2024 brought several exciting announcements, but one of the most significant was undoubtedly Azure Local. This is not merely a rebranding of Azure Stack HCI; it is a platform that redefines how we think about hybrid and on-premises infrastructures. Azure Local is designed to bring the essence of the cloud directly to local…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (November 2024 – Weeks: 47 and 48)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Local: announcements and updates (November 2024 – Weeks: 47 and 48)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure General Azure Managed Grafana Now Available in ItalyNorth Azure Managed Grafana is now available in the ItalyNorth region, bringing the powerful visualization…
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Azure Management services: what’s new in November 2024
Read article →: Azure Management services: what’s new in November 2024This month, thanks in part to the Microsoft Ignite event, significant updates have been announced for Azure Management Services. Through this series of monthly articles, we aim to provide an overview of the most relevant news, keeping you informed about these developments and offering essential information to explore these topics further. The following diagram shows…
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Unveiling the future: key insights from Microsoft Ignite 2024 on Azure IaaS and Azure Local
Read article →: Unveiling the future: key insights from Microsoft Ignite 2024 on Azure IaaS and Azure LocalIn this article, I delve into the latest technological advancements and strategic updates unveiled at the recent Microsoft Ignite 2024 event. With a specific focus on Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Local, I aim to provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of the innovative solutions and initiatives introduced by Microsoft. As a…
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Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (November 2024 – Weeks: 45 and 46)
Read article →: Azure IaaS and Azure Stack: announcements and updates (November 2024 – Weeks: 45 and 46)This blog post series highlights the key announcements and major updates related to Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Azure Stack, as officially released by Microsoft in the past two weeks. Azure Networking Azure Cross-Subscription Load Balancer Microsoft is pleased to announce the general availability of the Azure cross-subscription Load Balancer. This feature allows…