Microsoft x GTI Seminar — Transform Your Linux Workloads: Master Azure Migration with AVS & Azure Local

28/05/2025


Transform Your Linux Workloads: Master Azure Migration with AVS & Azure Local!

 

Linux powers mission-critical applications for businesses worldwide, but managing on-premises infrastructure can be costly, complex, and limit your ability to innovate. As hybrid and cloud environments become the norm, migrating Linux workloads toMicrosoft Azure offers unmatched scalability, security, and cost optimization — all while maintaining the flexibility of open-source ecosystems.

 

Why are leading enterprises choosing Azure for Linux? With native integration for Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, and more, Azure provides a seamless path to modernize your Linux environments while leveraging Azure’s enterprise-grade tools for hybrid cloud, AI, and DevOps.

 

Event Details

Date: 29 May 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 3:0pm - 5:00pm

 

Agenda:

Introduction: The Case for Migrating Linux to the Cloud

Azure Services Tailored for Linux Workloads

  • Azure Virtual Machines:
    Optimized for Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu

  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS):
    Deploy and manage Linux containers at scale

  • Azure App Services:
    Lift-and-shift Linux web apps with zero code changes

  • Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL:
    Fully managed open-source databases

Live Demos: Real-World Migration Scenarios

  • Azure VMware Solution (AVS):
    - Migrate VMware-based Linux workloads to Azure without rearchitecting
    - Maintain VMware tools while benefiting from Azure’s global infrastructure

  • Azure Local:
    - Onboard Linux servers and Kubernetes clusters to Azure’s hybrid platform
    - Manage on-premises and cloud workloads from a single control plane

Q&A and Networking