Microsoft cloud and virtualization

As administrators virtualize applications on Hyper-V and push workloads into the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, they need a reliable resource for information. This Microsoft cloud and virtualization topic center offers updates and advice on how to get the most out of emerging technologies, such as Docker containers.

January 27, 2021 27 Jan'21
Microsoft HCI partnership with Intel aimed at Dell, Nutanix

Microsoft Azure Stack HCI extends Azure public cloud services to on-premises deployments. Intel will install Microsoft's HCI OS on L9 Intel server systems.
November 05, 2019 05 Nov'19
Microsoft Azure Arc faces cautiously interested user base

The hybrid cloud offering, announced this week at Ignite, will let users manage across multi-cloud, on-premises and edge environments -- but is it relevant? Customers weigh in.
July 19, 2019 19 Jul'19
Enzoic for Active Directory brings continuous password protection

Updates to Enzoic for Active Directory include NIST-compliant Continuous Password Protection, checking passwords against a live database of common or vulnerable passwords.
May 08, 2019 08 May'19
Microsoft gives developers a sneak peek into Azure updates

Here's a look at three of the Azure-related projects developers got a glimpse of at Build, including a new open source project.

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Easily transfer VMs to the cloud with Microsoft Azure Migrate

It takes time to plan, assess and set up a VM migration. Microsoft's Azure Migrate gives you a central dashboard to efficiently get your VMware and Hyper-V VMs into the cloud. Continue Reading
The differences between web roles and worker roles in Azure

What sets web roles and worker roles apart in Microsoft's Azure Cloud Services? Here's a look at how they are different. Continue Reading
How to copy files to Windows containers

Once you've deployed Windows containers in your production environment, you can start copying data and files to them using one of three methods, depending on file type and location. Continue Reading

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When to use SCCM in the cloud with a CMG

Organizations can run SCCM in the cloud with the help of a cloud management gateway. IT admins should determine if their organization fits within these use cases before deployment. Continue Reading
AWS Outposts vs. Azure Stack vs. HCI

See how AWS Outposts vs. Microsoft Azure Stack hybrid cloud offerings work and where they can and cannot take the place of traditional hyper-converged infrastructures. Continue Reading
When to choose Hyper-V containers over VMs

There are different use cases for Hyper-V containers and VMs, but the most important thing to take into consideration when choosing between them is your application needs. Continue Reading

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Running GPU passthrough for a virtual desktop with Hyper-V

Any IT admin knows that desktop performance must be high quality to provide quality UX, and in some cases, admins may need to configure GPU passthrough for power user virtual desktops. Continue Reading
How to create and deploy a VMware VM template

Learn how to create VM templates in your VMware environment to automate the process, simplify configuration tasks and standardize VMs across your ecosystem. Continue Reading
An Azure subscription management how-to

Subscriptions are not as black and white as they seem. Review the concepts, roles and challenges involved when planning and managing subscriptions for Azure. Continue Reading

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Manage host, VM access with a Hyper-V administrators security group

Use Hyper-V roles to limit users to predefined levels of access. By creating security groups and managing them with PowerShell, you can implement role-based security at scale. Continue Reading
Generate a Hyper-V report to track clusters, nodes with PowerShell

It's difficult to navigate all the information related to Hyper-V nodes and clusters, so use PowerShell commands and scripts to generate reports and automate information retrieval. Continue Reading
Troubleshoot common VM live migration errors

VM live migration errors in Hyper-V include connection issues, virtual switch mismatches and incompatible hardware. Learn more about these common errors and how to resolve them. Continue Reading