Azure Stack HCI is a hyper-converged (HCI) cluster solution that hosts virtualized Windows and Linux workloads and their storage in a hybrid environment that combines on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.
It is delivered as an Azure service and billed to an Azure subscription. Azure hybrid services enhance the cluster with capabilities such as cloud-based monitoring, Site Recovery, and VM backups, as well as a central view of your Azure Stack HCI deployments in the Azure portal. In addition, you can manage the cluster with your existing tools, including Windows Admin Center and PowerShell.
Azure Stack HCI combines the following:
- Azure Stack HCI operating system
- Validated hardware from an OEM partner.
- Azure hybrid services
- Windows Admin Center
- Hyper-V-based computer resources
- Storage Spaces Direct-based virtualized storage.
- SDN-based virtualized networking using Network Controller (optional)
Why Azure Stack HCI?
There are many reasons customers choose it, including:
- It’s familiar for Hyper-V and server admins, allowing them to leverage existing virtualization and storage concepts and skills.
- It works with existing data center processes and tools such as Microsoft System Center, Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.
- It works with popular third-party backup, security, and monitoring tools.
- Flexible hardware choices allow customers to choose the vendor with the best service and support in their geography.
- Joint support between Microsoft and the hardware vendor improves the customer experience.
- Seamless, full-stack updates make it easy to stay current.
- A flexible and broad ecosystem gives IT professionals the flexibility they need to build a solution that best meets their needs.
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