Azure Local
Azure Local is Microsoft’s latest evolution in hybrid cloud infrastructure—bringing the power of Azure directly to your local environment. Whether you're operating at the edge, in disconnected regions, or within strict data sovereignty environments, Azure Local ensures you get the cloud-native experience without compromising on control, security, or performance. Built on the foundation of Azure Stack HCI and enabled by Azure Arc, Azure Local allows organizations to run and manage virtual machines, containers, and critical workloads locally—while staying connected to Azure's robust ecosystem for management, security, and compliance. Azure Local is built for the real-world edge: compact, secure, flexible, and ready for wherever your operations take you.
Why Azure Local?
Smaller. Smarter. Stronger.
- New support for compact, low-cost devices
- Ideal for retail, manufacturing, and other edge use cases
- Coming soon: HPE ProLiant DL145
Fully Operational, Even When Disconnected
- Manage VMs and containerized apps without cloud connectivity
- Maintain full functionality in remote or compliance-heavy industries
- Ideal for Government, Healthcare, Finance, and remote operations
Local Identity & Enhanced Security
- No Active Directory dependency
- Certificate-based authentication via Azure Key Vault
- Streamlined deployments and firewall configurations
Seamless VM Migration
- Migrate from VMware to Azure effortlessly
- No need to rewrite apps
- Convert VMDK files directly with Arc VM management
Simplified On-Prem Migration
- Use Azure Migrate’s guided workflow
- Transition easily between on-prem environments
Security You Can Trust
- Improved compliance with up to 99% security baseline
- Manage and monitor from the Azure portal
HPE + Azure Local: A Partnership That Works for You
- HPE-authorized hardware with pre-installed licenses
- 90 days of free installation support
- No monthly subscription fees
- Built-in security patches and updates
- Reduced setup time with BIOS integration
Simplify with the New Microsoft SKU Bundle
- One license, one fee, one part number
- Pre-installed by HPE for instant deployment
- Includes Azure Local, Windows Server 2022, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Designed for scalability, efficiency, and seamless Azure integration
In Summary Azure Local delivers:
- Cloud-native experience for VMs and containers
- Support for disconnected, hybrid, and edge operations
- Improved security and compliance
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Unified management through Azure Arc
Modern infrastructure starts here. Embrace the future with Azure Local.