Does Azure Linux Have a Broader Future?
Updated: June 3, 2025
Ever since it was first introduced under the name Mariner, Azure Linux’s sole official purpose...more
Azure Linux 3.0: What’s New
Updated: June 3, 2025
Latest version of Microsoft’s host OS for Azure Kubernetes Service includes updated dependencies. Kubernetes is...more
How to Plan for VM Retirement
Updated: March 3, 2025
New VM series are both an opportunity to save money and a signal that existing...more
Optimizing VM Costs with Scaling
Updated: March 1, 2025
Matching resource consumption to actual demand is an important part of controlling Azure VM costs....more
Azure Disk Types at a Glance
Updated: February 10, 2025
Chart summarizes the various options for Azure Managed Disks.
Performance Tiers Based on Disk
Updated: February 5, 2025
Chart gives an example of performance tiers available within a given disk type.
Azure Managed Disks Demystified
Updated: February 5, 2025
A wide range of overlapping options makes finding the right managed disk challenging. Underpurchasing carries...more
Azure Managed Disks and Roles
Updated: February 5, 2025
Azure Managed Disks offer five disk types, from traditional spinning platters to high-performance SSDs. Although...more
Executive Focus: The Mounting Risks of On-Premises Server Software
Updated: January 12, 2025
Microsoft’s cloud-first focus reduces the long-term viability of traditional on-premises server software. Organizations using on-premises...more
Azure Update Management Center in Preview
Updated: December 29, 2024
UPDATE 2023-09-25: Generally available as Azure Update Manager. A new Azure Update management center in...more
New Tools Help Migrate VMWare to Azure Local
Updated: December 16, 2024
New capabilities in preview for Azure Migrate can help customers move from VMWare to Azure...more
VMware Rapid Migration Plan: Some Benefits for Commitment
Updated: December 13, 2024
Note: In Dec. 2024, Microsoft extended the deadline to the VMware Rapid Migration Plan to...more
Arm Azure VMs Can Cut Linux Workload Costs
Updated: October 18, 2024
Arm Azure VMs that use Microsoft’s Cobalt processors are generally available and could cut costs...more
Azure Compute Fleet: Optimize the Costs of Large-Scale VM Deployments
Updated: August 27, 2024
Azure Compute Fleet, in preview, can expedite the deployment and maintenance of a large number...more
Microsoft Arm CPUs for Azure VMs
Updated: August 27, 2024
VM Series Processor Status Category vCPUs Memory Dpsv5 Ampere Altra GA General Purpose 2-64 8-208...more
Choosing Between Microsoft’s Many Container Options
Updated: July 22, 2024
Organizations should consider containers instead of VMs as they migrate applications to the cloud. A...more
Updated: April 4, 2025
Microsoft Turns 50: Directions Looks at the Good, Bad, and the Future
Updated: December 13, 2024
Microsoft’s Silicon Journey: Why It Matters
Updated: September 16, 2024
Microsoft’s Stealthy – and Strategic – Move to the Edge