Hybrid cloud is becoming the preferred IT strategy of enterprise decisionmakers. Driven by data proliferation and the growing size and complexity of AI and other compute-intensive workloads, organizations are now debating whether a solely public or private cloud architecture makes sense for the future. Hybrid cloud allows organizations to keep sensitive data on-premises for security and compliance while using the public cloud for scalable, cost-effective workloads and disaster recovery. This model enables optimized performance and agility, supports rapid innovation, and avoids vendor lock-in by providing portability across environments. However, managing a disparate IT landscape spanning private cloud, edge, and public cloud operations can be challenging.
HPE and AMD are helping organizations unlock the full power of their IT estates with a smarter approach to hybrid design. We deliver a cloud operating model for apps and data—wherever they reside—with a unified, software-driven hybrid cloud solution. Our purpose-built hardware, software, and support services work in tandem to help simplify hybrid cloud management, reduce costs, and modernize IT across on-premises, edge, and cloud environments.
HPE ProLiant for Azure Local offers the ease of an appliance-like solution, powered by a dedicated virtualization OS platform. Azure Local replaces Azure Stack HCI as Microsoft’s cloud-connected infrastructure. This breakthrough solution supports a new class of devices with reduced hardware requirements. Solutions feature leading systems such as HPE ProLiant Compute DL145 Gen11 and DL325 Gen12 servers powered by latest generation AMD EPYC™ CPUs. The HPE ProLiant Compute DL145 Gen11 includes a compact 2U footprint, under-desk or wall-mounting options, wide thermal variance, and tunable acoustics making it ideal for office, edge, and far-edge scenarios. HPE ProLiant Compute DL325 Gen12 enables low latency in a 1U footprint for robust performance in virtually any environment.
HPE ProLiant for Azure Local provides the trusted performance, efficiency, and security of HPE compute while enabling organizations to build, deploy, and manage VMs and containerized apps from a local control plane in Azure portal.
Partnership Value
Becoming hybrid by design: Hybrid cloud from HPE is designed to simplify and transform your cloud operations, delivering a unified cloud experience to reduce overall costs and complexity. Our solutions help you run workloads where they perform best while maintaining control over costs, compliance, and security.
Enabling Azure-based hybrid cloud: HPE ProLiant for Azure Local offers the ease of an appliance-like solution, powered by a dedicated virtualization OS platform. Combined with HPE ProLiant Compute servers for virtualization and edge, this solution provides the optimized performance, efficiency, and security of HPE compute, consumed as an Azure cloud service and refreshed semi-annually.
Securing your IT estate: Protect your data from evolving threats with built-in security features and trusted supple chain. HPE implements a Zero Trust architecture that assumes no user or device should be automatically trusted, ensuring only authorized users can access specified resources.
Adopting cloud-based consumption: HPE GreenLake offers simplicity, flexibility, and scale to your hybrid cloud infrastructure. As-a-service offerings bring a cloud experience to apps and data everywhere with a unified operating model, on-premises, fully managed in a pay-per-use model. Multi-layered security from HPE Silicon Root of Trust, AMD Infinity Guard, and Azure Local help defend against internal and external threats, from silicon to software.
Simplifying your hybrid experience: HPE Services specific to Azure Local integrated systems are available for initial expert configuration as part of solution deployment, management, and support. HPE experts help you manage day-to-day IT decisions and operational tasks while freeing up valuable time and resources. HPE Education Services are also available for training and certification, providing flexible continuous learning options.
Customer Benefits
• Implement a modern hybrid cloud platform for all your workloads
• Accelerate innovation by transforming your multi-gen IT assets
• Connect, protect, and deliver seamless experiences
• Ensure data security across the network
• Keep cloud costs and utilization in check
Key Takeaways
• Optimized performance for office, edge, and far-edge scenarios
• Dedicated virtualization OS platform consumed as an Azure cloud service
• Specialized support services for hybrid cloud deployment and management
• Pre-installed Azure Local, eliminating guest subscription licensing fees
• Routine testing of OS, drivers, firmware, and other software elements