Running Windows Server on-premises or at the edge? Learn how you can leverage Azure management solutions for cloud operations for Windows Server through Azure Arc. At the Windows Server Summit 2024, I had the chance to deliver a session with Aurnov Chattopadhyay and Jodi Boone, Product Managers for Azure Arc and we went through different automation … The post Cloud operations for Windows Server through Azure Arc appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

Exciting news for all cloud enthusiasts and professionals! The Azure Adaptive Cloud Community is making a grand comeback with its monthly calls, and it’s all kicking off tomorrow, April 3rd. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about cloud technology and Azure to come together, share insights, and learn from one another. More information … The post The Azure Adaptive Cloud Community appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

At Microsoft Ignite 2023, Microsoft announced the latest version of Azure Stack HCI 23H2. In this video we are going to have a look on how you can run your virtual machines (VMs) and your container workloads on-premises and at the edge. Dive into the cutting-edge world of hybrid cloud environments with my latest video, … The post Azure Stack HCI 23H2 – VMs and containers at the edge appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

Today I am proud to share that I will be speaking at the Microsoft Windows Server Summit 2024. The Windows Server Summit 2024 is an exciting event for IT professionals who want to learn about the latest innovations and best practices in Windows Server. You can join the summit online from March 26 to March … The post Speaking at the Windows Server Summit 2024 appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

I just got confirmation that I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT 2024-2025. After being a Microsoft Certified Trainer in 2017, 2019, and 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024. I am happy to be part of the MCT community for another year. This is my seventh year in the Microsoft Certified Trainer program! Being a Microsoft Certified Trainer is a great honor … The post Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT 2024-2025 appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

One question I get asked a lot is, how do I migrate Hyper-V or VMware VMs (virtual machines) to Azure Stack HCI. Now depending on your scenarios, you have a couple of different options. First of all, you can use software from a lot of different third-party vendors which provide create replication and migration tools. … The post Migrate VMs to Azure Stack HCI appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

The System Center team just shared some information on System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) supporting the latest Azure Stack HCI, version 23H2. As you know Azure Stack HCI 23H2 brings cloud-based management from Azure to the next level using Azure Arc management capabilities, but also many of our large-scale datacenter customers are using System … The post SCVMM management for Azure Stack HCI 23H2 appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

I am excited to announce that I have joined the The Adaptive Cloud Experiences (ACX) Evaluation and Community Enablement team as a Senior Program Manager. This is an amazing opportunity for me to work with the Microsoft Azure engineering team (Cloud + AI) and help shape the future of the Azure hybrid cloud and edge … The post Joining Azure Adaptive Cloud Experiences (ACX) Evaluation and Community Enablement appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

End of 2023, Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure with Azure Stack HCI, AKS hybrid, and Azure Arc. This is a testament to our vision and commitment to deliver the best hybrid cloud solutions for our customers. Distributed hybrid infrastructure is the ability to … The post Microsoft is a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure with Azure Stack HCI appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more

I am thrilled to share with you a new book that I had the privilege of contributing to: Learning Microsoft Azure Book from O’Reilly Media. This book is a comprehensive guide to the cloud computing platform that powers some of the most innovative and successful businesses in the world. The author of this book is … The post Learning Microsoft Azure Book – O’Reilly Media appeared first on Thomas Maurer ..read more