Tip of the Week - Azure Stack HCI Overview and Prerequisites for CloudGuard Network Security

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Azure Stack HCI is hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) cluster solution that hosts virtualized Windows and Linux workloads and storage in a hybrid environment that combines on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services.

Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2 is now available for download. You can purchase integrated systems from a Microsoft hardware partner with the Azure Stack HCI operating system pre-installed or buy validated nodes and install the operating system yourself. See the Azure Stack HCI Catalog for hardware options. Use the Azure Stack HCI sizing tool to estimate the hardware requirements for your Azure Stack HCI solution. This sizing tool is currently in public preview and requires your personal Microsoft account (MSA) credentials (not a corporate account) to sign in.

Azure Stack HCI is intended as a virtualization host, so most apps and server roles must run inside of virtual machines (VMs). Exceptions include Hyper-V, Network Controller, and other components required for Software Defined Networking (SDN) or the management and health of hosted VMs.

Azure Stack HCI is delivered as an Azure service and billed to an Azure subscription. Azure hybrid services enhance the cluster with capabilities such as cloud-based monitoring, Site Recovery, VM backups, and a central view of all of your Azure Stack HCI deployments in the Azure portal. You can manage the cluster with your existing tools, including Windows Admin Center and PowerShell.

For further details, please refer to this SecureKnowledge Article