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What Linux distributions can I use on Azure

Microsoft Azure offers an open source ecosystem for every workload and supports all major Linux distributions, such as Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, Oracle Linux, Debian, CentOS, CoreOS, and OpenSUSE. Choose your ideal distribution method and use preconfigured solutions from Oracle and other open-source VM-compatible providers, as well as Azure-optimized Linux images from your preferred publishers. Sign up to stay connected. We’ll provide technical support for your Linux-based workloads. Read More...

What is Microsoft doing with Linux? Everything you need to know about its plans for open source

Over time, Microsoft support for Linux has grown more enthusiastic, with 60 percent of the images on Azure Marketplace now based on Linux. Microsoft SQL Server is also part of that ecosystem, as more and more container and private cloud technologies are built on Linux infrastructure. Microsoft Azure can provide best-in-class support for Linux and container infrastructure because of Microsoft’s increased understanding of running Linux—especially now, in a hyperscale cloud. Bonus: Azure customers get the same hybrid benefits for Linux support contracts as with Microsoft Windows Server. Read More...

Best-in-class Linux and container infrastructure

Microsoft Azure supports common Linux distributions, including Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Oracle Linux, and Flatcar Linux. Create your own Linux virtual machines (VMs), deploy and run containers in Kubernetes, or choose from hundreds of pre-configured Linux images available in Azure Marketplace. Stay connected: Sign up today and receive information, tools, and support, so we can help you can take your organization to the next level. Read More...

Metzum: helping big energy companies improve efficiency with data in Azure

The improved efficiency and flexibility this small energy company gained with Azure enables its customers to not only access the company’s software more easily, but also frees the company’s employee to have more time to focus on their own business goals and strategies. Read More...

XM deploys Microsoft SQL Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to optimize its data management

Compañía de Expertos en Mercados SAESP (XM) in Columbia offers services related to renewable energy and the wholesale energy market that depend on real-time systems. To improve its internal processing and database management, XM deployed Microsoft SQL Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and open-source software. The result: a 300 percent increase in digital transaction response times and increased availability of online services. Both compute resources and sysadmin service hours also were greatly reduced. Read More...

Secure now, upgrade and modernize when ready

Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012/R2 will soon be reaching the end of their support lifecycles. If you want the most advanced security, performance, and innovation, then we recommend upgrading to Azure or a hybrid environment.  #WindowsServer #cloudmigration #Azure #Microsoft  Read More...

Secure now, upgrade and modernize when ready

Windows Server 2012 and 2012/R2 will reach end of support on October 10, 2023. Here’s why we recommend upgrading to Azure for advanced security, performance, and innovation. #cloud #digitaltransformation #PaaS Read More...

Georgia Banking Company turbocharges growth with cloud adoption and Microsoft Security

GBC completed its cloud migration to Azure within 13 months. It consolidated to Microsoft 365 productivity apps and replaced a collection of disconnected products with Microsoft Security solutions. As a result, it saw cost savings of 50%. Read More...

Are you ready to accelerate your cloud migration and data modernization?

Cloud migration starts with a business case, which includes a strategy and financial analysis. Check out this list of the top ten cloud migration considerations along with a data modernization assessment. #digitaltransformation #cloudmigration #Azure #cloud​ Read More...

Azure Migrate TCO Business Case Analysis

Many SMBs today face cash flow challenges that they need to balance with adding capacity, preventing security attacks, and ensuring business continuity. That’s where Azure might make financial sense. To help you understand if Azure is for you, check out our short video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xll1OM7Wr_Y    #Cloudmigration #digitaltransformation #Azure Read More...