Content by thomas maurer (44)
Thomas Maurer explains how Azure Local multi-rack deployments extend Azure-consistent management from small clusters to datacenter-scale footprints, including the core architecture (SAN-backed disaggregated design), minimum rack layout, and how operations are handled through familiar Azure tooling like the portal, CLI, and ARM/Bicep.
Thomas Maurer explains how LAPS for Azure Arc extends Windows LAPS so teams can centrally audit and enforce local admin password rotation across Azure VMs and Arc-enabled servers, with Azure Policy-based compliance reporting that works in hybrid and regulated environments.
Thomas Maurer talks with Kyle Ikeda about the Microsoft Agent Pre-Purchase Plan and how Agent Commit Units (ACUs) can be used across Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Fabric, and GitHub to make AI agent spend more predictable, with guidance on purchasing, tracking consumption, and budgeting responsibly.
Thomas Maurer shares a conversation with Geoff Ross (Cireson) on using Tikit to bring IT service management practices to Azure operations, with a focus on self-service deployments, standardized service delivery, and governance baked into approval workflows.
Thomas Maurer introduces Azure Local Disconnected Operations and explains how to run Azure-style infrastructure—and selected AI workloads—inside fully disconnected or air-gapped environments for sovereignty and compliance needs.
Thomas Maurer summarizes Commvault’s expanded integration with Microsoft Security, bringing Commvault recovery-layer signals into Microsoft Sentinel and adding an Investigation Agent for Microsoft Security Copilot to speed up investigation and clean recovery during ransomware incidents.
Thomas Maurer shares a video conversation with Cynthia Treger about Azure hybrid networking in sovereign cloud scenarios, covering Microsoft’s global network, ExpressRoute vs internet-based VPN options, and what to consider for regional and inter-regional connectivity when connecting Azure Local and Azure Arc-enabled services.
Thomas Maurer shares a conversation with Microsoft Senior Product Manager Pal Lakatos‑Toth about Azure’s built-in CIS Benchmarks and how they’re evolving from static checklists into platform-integrated, flexible security baselines for hybrid, sovereign, and regulated environments.
Thomas Maurer explains practical, supported ways to get hands-on with Azure Local before buying certified hardware, including a sandboxed Azure Jumpstart LocalBox setup and a Hyper‑V HomeLab evaluation approach, plus when to move to a real-hardware proof of concept.
Thomas Maurer introduces the Azure Local LENS Workbook, an open-source Azure Monitor solution that delivers fleet-level visibility and operational insights for large Azure Local deployments.
Thomas Maurer shares the public release of the Sovereign Cloud MicroHack, a Microsoft-led workshop focused on building practical skills in deploying and securing sovereign workloads on Azure and its hybrid services.
Thomas Maurer explains the concept and benefits of Sovereign Landing Zones (SLZ) on Microsoft Azure, highlighting their value for organizations facing strict sovereignty or regulatory requirements.
Thomas Maurer guides readers through deploying VMs on Azure Local using the Azure Portal, CLI, and Bicep, showing practical workflows for hybrid and sovereign cloud environments.
Thomas Maurer, joined by Britt from Microsoft Azure, explains essential strategies and tools to estimate and optimize cloud costs using Microsoft Azure’s pricing resources and cost management features.
Thomas Maurer discusses how organizations can streamline Azure migration and modernization projects with expert support from Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Factory, featuring insights from Ravi of Microsoft Azure.
Thomas Maurer shares practical steps for managing and updating Azure Local instances via the Azure Portal, focusing on workflows, monitoring, and hybrid cloud best practices.
Thomas Maurer breaks down the agentic approach to cloud migration using Azure Migrate and platform landing zones, providing practical insights for secure, consistent, and scalable Azure deployments.
Thomas Maurer discusses with Microsoft Azure engineers how Azure AI Landing Zones give organizations a strong blueprint for secure, scalable AI deployments. The post shares key challenges in AI adoption and provides hands-on guidance and resources.
Thomas Maurer explores best practices and platform updates from Commvault SHIFT 2025, emphasizing AI-powered resilience and security for Microsoft identity systems like AD and Entra ID.
Thomas Maurer discusses Microsoft's new Digital Sovereignty Specialization for the AI Cloud Partner Program, an initiative to help partners and customers navigate sovereign, secure, and compliant deployments on Azure and the Microsoft Cloud.
Thomas Maurer details how to use Azure Arc and Azure Policy to audit and enable Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) for Windows Server, empowering IT teams to improve hybrid cloud resilience and recovery.
Thomas Maurer provides a strategic summary of Sovereign Cloud and Adaptive Cloud themes at Microsoft Ignite 2025, with actionable insights for architects and decision-makers concerned with compliance, flexibility, and cloud innovation.
Thomas Maurer explains the Azure Local Well-Architected Review Assessment, offering practical advice for organizations to optimize Azure Local deployments through Microsoft's structured architectural framework.
Thomas Maurer shares practical advice on optimizing Azure expenses using Reserved Instances. In partnership with Microsoft Azure’s Priyanshi, this episode highlights essential cost-saving strategies for cloud workloads.
Thomas Maurer provides a practical, architect-focused walkthrough of Azure Local, covering hybrid cloud architecture, edge scenarios, digital sovereignty, security features, and workload management, with actionable demos and management techniques.
Thomas Maurer details the Azure Local 2510 release, covering new security and deployment features for edge and hybrid cloud environments. The post is especially useful for architects and IT professionals working with Microsoft Azure Local.
Thomas Maurer presents an in-depth look at multi-agent AI orchestration for enterprise workflows, with insights from Clayton Siemens. Learn how Microsoft Azure’s AI capabilities help optimize business processes.
In this Azure Essentials Show episode, Thomas Maurer guides readers through advanced use of the Azure Pricing Calculator with insights from Britt Henderson, focusing on how to confidently estimate and manage Azure costs.
Thomas Maurer details how Microsoft is helping Swiss organizations achieve digital sovereignty, highlighting cloud region options, compliance features, and secure multi-cloud management for technical stakeholders.
Thomas Maurer provides clear guidance on using Azure Hybrid Benefit for Linux VMs, helping IT professionals modernize infrastructure and save costs in the cloud.
Thomas Maurer, joined by Thomas Bryant, unpacks identity protection and recovery for Active Directory and Microsoft Entra. The episode delivers practical security strategies for practitioners safeguarding Microsoft identity platforms.
Thomas Maurer discusses his achievement in earning the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) certification, summarizing the exam focus areas and Azure's AI services.
Thomas Maurer explores with Ben Brauer the strategies for implementing a Generative AI Center of Excellence, focusing on Azure frameworks and best practices for enterprise AI, in this valuable Azure Essentials Show episode.
In this post, Thomas Maurer discusses a recent Azure Essentials Show episode featuring Clayton Siemens, focusing on best practices for designing AI workloads on Azure using the Well-Architected Framework.
In this blog post, Thomas Maurer, together with Sergio Navar and John Downs, explores how to architect SaaS solutions on Azure using the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework. Key pillars such as security, cost optimization, and reliability are discussed in detail.
Thomas Maurer shares his involvement as a featured speaker at the Windows Server Summit 2025, where he will discuss modern server management using Azure Arc and hybrid cloud strategies.
In this post, Thomas Maurer teams up with Carlos Mayol Berral to explore practical strategies for securing Windows Server environments using App Control and centralized management via Azure Arc.
In this post, Thomas Maurer speaks with Kurt Jung from Progress about load balancing strategies in Azure using KEMP LoadMaster. Their conversation provides practical guidance for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises network architectures.
In this article, Thomas Maurer examines how Azure Hybrid Benefit can help organizations save on Azure SQL costs, focusing on migration strategies and database modernization in the cloud.
In this detailed post, Thomas Maurer interviews Thomas Bryant from Commvault to explore the recovery and resilience of Azure cloud environments using Commvault Cloud Rewind. This discussion provides crucial insights for IT professionals managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.