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Mohamed Dyabi
Mohamed Dyabi
// 16+ years in the field
Azure Solutions Architect MCT Azure Local Specialist Azure AI Engineer WS Hybrid Admin
16+Years Exp.
500+Sessions
100+Projects

Free Tools

Tools & Calculators

Purpose-built tools to help you size, plan, and license your Azure hybrid infrastructure — no sign-up required, completely free.

📊 CALCULATOR
Azure Local Cluster Sizer

Design your Azure Local cluster in 4 steps — define workloads, choose resiliency, configure network topology, and get a complete per-node spec.

  • Workload-driven node count calculation
  • Storage resiliency (2-way / 3-way mirror)
  • Switchless vs ToR switch topology
  • AVD / VDI session host sizing
  • Visual network topology diagram
  • AKS Arc workload support
Open Sizer →
Nodes4
vCPUs / Node64
RAM / Node512 GB
Usable Storage102 TB
NetworkToR Switch
RESILIENCY
✓ 3-Way Mirror
🧮 CALCULATOR
Windows Server Licensing Calculator

Instantly estimate and compare Standard vs Datacenter Windows Server licensing costs. Based on Microsoft OEM core-pack rules.

  • Standard vs Datacenter cost comparison
  • 16-core base + 2-core add-on calculation
  • Editable pricing — adjust for your region
  • Discount support and full cost breakdown
  • Print / Save as PDF
Open Calculator →
Hosts4
Cores/Host24
Total VMs32
Standard Total$35,200
Datacenter Total$24,800
RECOMMENDATION
✓ Datacenter Edition
💰 TCO CALCULATOR
Azure Local TCO / Pricing Calculator

Estimate the Total Cost of Ownership for Azure Local — three licensing models, Azure services, Switchless vs Scalable topology.

  • 3 licensing models: Subscription, Azure Hybrid Benefit, OEM
  • Switchless vs Scalable network topology
  • Azure Backup, Defender, Monitor, AVD, SQL MI
  • Waive WS fee with bring-your-own license
  • Export to CSV · Print ready
Open Calculator →
LicensingPay as you go
4 Nodes$80,000 OTC
Host Fee$1,280/mo
WS Fee$2,944/mo
MONTHLY TOTAL
$4,224/mo
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About the Author

Mohamed Dyabi

Mohamed Dyabi

Microsoft expert with over 16 years of experience in data center and infrastructure solutions, specializing in hybrid cloud technologies globally.

☁️
Azure Hybrid Cloud
Azure Arc, Azure Local, Landing Zones, Adaptive Cloud Architecture
🤖
AI & Automation
Azure AI Engineer — AI services on hybrid infrastructure
🖥️
Windows Server Hybrid
WS 2025, Hyper-V, Storage Spaces Direct, Azure Arc integration
🎓
Training & MCT
500+ technical sessions delivered globally for Microsoft & Dell partners

Speaking & Training

500+ Sessions. One Mission.

Technical enablement bridging Microsoft and Dell capabilities with real-world outcomes for partners globally.

☁️Azure Local, Arc, Landing Zones, Hybrid Cloud Architecture
🖥️Windows Server 2025, Hyper-V, Storage Spaces Direct, Azure Integration
📋WS Core-Pack Rules, Azure Hybrid Benefit, CSP / EA / SPLA Strategies
🤝Partner Technical Enablement, Sales Plays, Dell & Microsoft Ecosystems
🇪🇺 Europe
🇸🇦 Middle East
🇿🇦 Africa
🌐 Global

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