Azure Stack 101: The Definitive Introduction

Microsoft’s Azure Stack is an excellent toolset that allows enterprises to run a hybrid cloud right in their own datacenters, giving them additional cloud options. But to really use it to its best advantage, IT pros should know the ins and outs of Azure Stack so they can use it within their business IT infrastructures…

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How Microsoft started it’s love for Linux ♥ – A History

I've been using Linux distributions ever since I can remember.  It is arguably the most flexible operating systems in the world and it's the foundation for many of the Virtual Appliances on the market today.  I've known some of the histories between Microsoft and Linux, but decided to dive in, research and give some good…

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Azure’s 4 Premium Support Plans: A Non-Biased Breakdown

Life is good when an enterprise’s cloud infrastructure is working well. But when the inevitable problems arise, it’s smart to be prepared with a proper technical support plan to get expert help as soon as possible. For Microsoft Azure cloud users, there are multiple options to get fee-based technical support directly from Microsoft, based on…

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How to Calculate Your Azure Backup Pricing

Running an Azure cloud infrastructure securely and effectively for every business also means maintaining a solid backup of all the data in the cloud. And to do that, Microsoft provides Azure Backup services to create all-encompassing backups with a predictable pricing system that lets businesses easily keep track of their Azure data backup costs. Azure…

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Infrastructure: from your Enterprise to the Starship Enterprise: Building the right Playground – Part 1

Now, if you know me or every met me in any way, you know that I am a big Trekkie. The Star Trek series was very defining for my life in my ways. From the original series to Star Trek Next Generation to DS9, Enterprise, and off course Voyager. So recently, I decided to write this blog…

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5 Reasons to Run Azure Windows Server Workloads

If you’re considering an Azure Windows Server deployment, GUI familiarity and process improvements shouldn’t be your only reasons. While GUI and process familiarity is a bonus for busy IT administrators, there are other intriguing reasons for running Azure Windows Server workloads as well. 1. Azure Windows Server workloads are more flexible. By migrating Windows Server…

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What Is Hyper-V? The Authoritative Guide

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What Is Hyper-V? [Definition & Uses For It] Whether you’re just beginning to look into virtualization platform options for your company, or you’re a new Hyper-V user trying to get up to speed, it can be a challenge to find all the information you need in one place. That’s why I created this guide—to give…

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MVP ITPro Podcast – Ep3 – A Talk with PowerShell Creator Jeffrey Snover

Join us for episode 3 of the new MVPIT Pro Podcast, featuring your hosts Andy Syrewicze @asyrewicze from Altaro Software and myself @netwatch #specialguest  Jeffrey Snover @jsnover #AzureStack #MVPBuzz In this episode Andy and Rob Talk about: Windows Server 2019 TP Build 17666 GDPR Microsoft Loves Linux! Steps that IT Pros can take today to become Microsoft MVPs and…

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