Hello Azure Community,
Microsoft has introduced new features within Azure Migrate to streamline migration processes and bolster hybrid cloud management through Azure Arc. These enhancements aim to provide organizations with deeper insights and control over their IT environments during migration journeys.
Key Features
- Business Case for Azure Arc
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis – This feature enables organizations to compare the TCO of their current on-premises infrastructure against a projected TCO when utilizing Azure Arc. It offers a year-over-year cash flow analysis, facilitating informed financial planning.
- Visualization of Azure Arc Benefits – Users can assess potential cost savings and operational advantages of integrating Azure Arc, including enhanced security through Microsoft Defender for Cloud, improved monitoring via Azure Monitor, and streamlined updates with Azure Update Manager.
- Seamless Onboarding to Azure Arc
- Integrated Inventory Management – Azure Migrate now displays which on-premises machines are already Azure Arc-enabled. For those not yet onboarded, the platform provides a direct pathway to enable Azure Arc, ensuring a unified management experience across environments.
Benefits
- Informed Decision-Making – The TCO comparison equips organizations with the data needed to justify investments in Azure Arc, highlighting both cost efficiencies and operational improvements.
- Unified Management – By onboarding on-premises resources to Azure Arc, organizations achieve centralized management, consistent policy application, and enhanced security across hybrid environments.
Getting Started
- Generate a Business Case – Utilize Azure Migrate to create a comprehensive business case, detailing the financial and operational impacts of adopting Azure Arc.
- Onboard Resources – Through the Azure Migrate portal, identify non-Arc-enabled machines and initiate the onboarding process to integrate them into the Azure management ecosystem.
These advancements underscore Microsoft’s commitment to facilitating seamless migrations and robust hybrid cloud management, empowering organizations to optimize their IT operations effectively.
Azure continues to evolve, and these improvements pave the way for a more integrated and efficient hybrid cloud experience. Stay ahead with the latest innovations! 🚀