Introducing Azure Local: cloud infrastructure for distributed locations enabled by Azure Arc
Today at Microsoft Ignite 2024 we're introducing Azure Local, cloud-connected infrastructure that can be deployed at your physical locations and under your operational control. With Azure Local, you can run the foundational Azure compute, networking, storage, and application services locally on hardware from your preferred vendor, providing flexibility to meet your requirements and budget.
Technology & Services partners are jumping on the bandwagon of Azure Arc
The Azure Arc partner ecosystem offers customers validated, enterprise grade solutions to run Azure on-premises and at the edge. Launched at Microsoft Ignite 2021 with support from industry-leading OEMs, hardware providers, platform providers, and ISVs, we are happy to announce the expansion of the Azure Arc network of trusted partners and validated platforms to data services.The History of Microsoft Azure
Learn about the history of Microsoft Azure a leading giant in the cloud service industry which offers rich services on platform as a service (PaaS), software as a service (Saas) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). This will take us back to the moments on how this powerful and sophisticated service began, revealing the resilience and vision of the Microsoft company as a brand, the present stages and how to partake of the cake Microsoft has provided for businesses and developers.Windows Server Summit 2025
Windows Server Summit is now available, on demand! Improve your skills quick with deep dives and demos on the latest features and innovations. Get tips to help you strengthen security, build resiliency, improve performance, and simplify management. Hosted by Microsoft engineers, this virtual conference is also your opportunity to get answers to your questions. Day 1 - now on demand! Welcome to Windows Server Summit 2025! Upgrades made easy with Windows Server 2025 Modernize server management and connectivity with Azure Arc Harden security and build resiliency with Windows Server 2025 Securing Active Directory From on-premises to cloud with Azure File Sync What's next for advanced storage Assess cloud-readiness of your applications with Azure Migrate AD CS enhancements, innovations, and security Beyond the MCSE: Windows Server training and certification Day 2 - now on demand! Windows Server Hyper-V architecture, features, GPUs, and more! Migration and modernization: From VMware to the cloud SDN magic: Windows Server 2025 innovations Fine-tuned host networking for Windows Server 2025 Azure Arc-enabled management and pay-as-you-go for Windows Server Hotpatching and update management for Windows Server with Azure Arc What's new in 2025 with Windows Admin Center The support case files: Windows Server troubleshooting tips Highly available, always scalable: Failover clustering and S2D Enjoyed the Windows Server Summit? After you've viewed a few sessions, please share your feedback about what you'd like in the future via the QR code below.Generally Available: Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc
Secure your End-of-Life Windows Server infrastructure on your own terms with Azure Arc. Benefit from the flexibility of a monthly Azure billed service and free access to Azure management services by leveraging Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc for your Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 machines.New options for Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc
Today, we’re announcing Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc for Windows Server 2012/R2 and SQL Server 2012 (year 2 onwards), a new and enhanced cloud experience alternative to traditional Extended Security Updates (classic). With this new option, security updates will be natively available in the Azure Portal through Azure Arc for resources for up to 3 .
