Deep technical insights, real-world architectures, and hands-on guidance for IT professionals and Microsoft partners.
Free Tools
Purpose-built tools to help you size, plan, and license your Azure hybrid infrastructure — no sign-up required, completely free.
Design your Azure Local cluster in 4 steps — define workloads, choose resiliency, configure network topology, and get a complete per-node spec.
Instantly estimate and compare Standard vs Datacenter Windows Server licensing costs. Based on Microsoft OEM core-pack rules.
Estimate the Total Cost of Ownership for Azure Local — three licensing models, Azure services, Switchless vs Scalable topology.
Technical Blog
Part 1 of 6 — three storage architectures, the jump from 16 to 64 nodes, the retired Validated Nodes category, and where Dell Private Cloud fits.
Multi-rack scale, external SAN, RTX PRO 6000, M365 Local GA, disconnected ops, NSGs GA, Azure Migrate GA and the GSK customer story.
Full deployment walkthrough via the Azure portal — Basics, Configuration, Networking, Storage and Management wizard tabs, with MS Learn references.
About the Author
Microsoft expert with over 16 years of experience in data center and infrastructure solutions, specializing in hybrid cloud technologies globally.
Speaking & Training
Technical enablement bridging Microsoft and Dell capabilities with real-world outcomes for partners globally.