Key Features of Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure

    About a month ago, Dell EMC introduced the Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack, a platform that will optimize the implementation of hybrid cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure Stack. And while it is not yet available for order, we will briefly talk about its main advantages and what it will give to customers.


    The Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack is a hybrid cloud platform for delivering infrastructure (IaaS) and platform (PaaS) as services. It supports Azure functionality, which is available both in the cloud and in the on-premises data center. Use it to securely receive, create, and share application services in Azure and Azure Stack. This is available for both traditional and cloud applications.

    The platform is based on Dell EMC's proprietary converged infrastructure with advanced encryption and backup features. Complementing it with convenient and functional Microsoft application development tools. This provides high performance, fault tolerance and the proper level of security when using the platform.

    The Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack enables enterprises to automate the delivery of IT services for all applications in the Azure ecosystem. This happens through a self-service portal, while maintaining operational control over the operation of the infrastructure. For example, a selection of additional parameters for data protection and encryption is available, and application data is backed up and restored. These and many features and capabilities enable customers to confidently transition to a hybrid cloud model.

    System owners can connect Azure facilities to their own data center and work with them behind their own firewall. These capacities will be designed, tested and installed using the Dell EMC. They will also be maintained and maintained through this platform by vendor specialists. This reduces the complexity of implementing a hybrid cloud and speeds up the process. At the same time, Dell EMC takes control of the life cycle of the entire hybrid cloud platform, which frees up company resources, saves money and concentrates on fulfilling company tasks.

    When deploying the platform, Dell EMC specialists provide support at every stage, from planning. First, customers receive recommendations for optimizing and expanding hybrid cloud platforms. This includes the development and configuration of services, systems and identification and access systems, as well as the expansion of monitoring and accounting systems for Azure Stack. All this will help to quickly and painlessly integrate Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack into the IT infrastructure of any enterprise.

    In short, users get these features:

    - accelerated delivery of traditional and cloud applications;
    - Increased efficiency in the provision of IT services and accelerated the creation and deployment of business applications;
    - encrypted virtual machines that protect against data theft in any part of the cloud;
    - Automatic delivery of private and public cloud resources;
    - backup and recovery created for virtual environments and the cloud;
    - obtaining resources by authorized users through the self-service catalog.

    The new platform will be available for order in the II quarter of 2017.

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