Rob Sanfilippo

Analyst

Before joining Directions on Microsoft, Rob worked at Microsoft for 14 years where he designed technologies for Microsoft products and services, including Exchange Server, BizTalk Server, and Xbox Live.

Rob received a B.S. in electrical, computer, and systems engineering from Harvard University.

Latest Content by Rob Sanfilippo

Charts & Illustrations

Updated: September 8, 2025 · by Rob Sanfilippo

Centrally Managed Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server Illustration shows screenshot of the centrally managed Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server UI.

Analyst Report

Updated: September 8, 2025 · by Rob Sanfilippo

How to Track Azure Hybrid Benefit Use Rights for SQL Server Azure Hybrid Benefit could reduce costs for customers using SQL Server–based offerings in Azure, but tracking is required to ensure...

Roadmap

Updated: September 3, 2025 · by Multiple Authors

Compute, Networking, and Infrastructure Roadmap Describes the components and services of Azure and on-premises datacenter components, including virtual machines, networking, and storage. It discusses the...

Analyst Report

Updated: September 1, 2025 · by Rob Sanfilippo

How to Track Azure Hybrid Benefit Use Rights for Windows Server Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server promises substantial cost savings, but effective tracking is required to ensure license compliance and...

Webinar

August 27, 2025 · by Rob Sanfilippo

Building and Licensing Copilot Agents Microsoft is emphasizing an “agentic” approach to AI-based assistants where agents can extend Microsoft 365 Copilot and be made available...

Roadmap