Optimizing costs and unlocking value

Migrate to Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure

Cloud migration priorities have shifted to cost savings and security in a changing technology landscape. Microsoft Azure caters to those priorities by offering reduced costs, increased operational agility, and investment in innovation. According to Forrester’s Total Economic Impact analysis, nine customers experienced a 478% ROI with Azure IaaS. The high performance, cost-effectiveness, and security, coupled with the hybrid capabilities of Azure, make it the top choice for running Windows and SQL Server workloads in the cloud. Want to know more about why Azure is the perfect fit for your business? Check out our eBook here.

Azure brings innovation to the core

Azure provides a suite of features to help you modernize your Windows and SQL Server workloads.

• Azure App Service: Deploy .NET applications in the cloud and reduce the cost of running applications by up to 50% against on-premises.
• Windows Virtual Desktop: Control virtual desktops and apps with Windows Virtual Desktop to enable a secure, remote desktop experience from anywhere.
• Azure Automanage: Simplify, streamline, and automate VM and server management, allowing you to focus elsewhere while your infrastructure stays secure and up-to-date.
• Windows Admin Center: Manage your hybrid cloud environments from the Windows Admin Center in Azure, giving you complete control through a single, unified console.
• AKS on Azure Stack HCI: Manage Kubernetes clusters across hybrid environments, including on-premises and multi-cloud environments with Azure Stack HCI.

Delivering unmatched security and a smooth hybrid experience

By migrating your Windows and SQL server workloads to Azure, you can experience unparalleled security. Free security updates for Windows Server and SQL Servers can help you identify and tackle threats in no time. Not only that, but Azure tools such as Azure Stack Hub and Azure Arc enable you to manage hybrid environments from a centralized location, combining the flexibility of the cloud with in-house infrastructure security to give you the best of both worlds.

Move forward with the cloud infrastructure of tomorrow

Azure provides a scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure to meet the needs of even the most demanding applications. To make sure your apps run smoothly, you can extend your existing VMware environment to Azure and run your workloads on VMware in the cloud. Take advantage of Azure as an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Zones to accelerate your cloud journey, reduce maintenance costs, and gain real-time business insights.