Azure Local Essentials: On-Premises VMs and Hybrid Management

Organizations often need the power of the cloud but must keep specific workloads on-premises for compliance, latency, or data sovereignty. This written guide introduces you to Azure Local, the hybrid cloud solution designed to bridge this gap. You will gain a clear understanding of how to run virtual machines locally using hyperconverged infrastructure while leveraging cloud-native tools for unified management. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of hyperconverged infrastructure and hybrid cloud architecture. - Configure and run virtual machines on-premises using modern deployment patterns. - Manage local infrastructure centrally using cloud-based administrative portals. - Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for hybrid workloads. - Design secure backup and recovery strategies for your local systems. - Apply modern security configurations to protect your hybrid environment. The course begins with essential terminology and foundational architecture concepts before guiding you through real-world scenarios for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. This text-only course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and technology beginners with no prior hybrid cloud experience. Start reading today to build your foundational hybrid infrastructure skills.