Azure Local

Azure Local utilizes compute integration to localize VM operations and a variety of workloads on-premises. It encompasses on-premises features along with cloud managed resources for improved management and security. It utilizes user locations along with data centers' locality to improve edge computing.

Data residency, AKS, Built-in Security, Flexible Hardware

Flexibility: The solution enables true hybrid computing with individual options. Cloud technologies can be used in local custumer environments. Compliance/Data Protection: Data remains local but is controlled by secure mechanisms which we also uses in MS Azure. Cost transparency: The is a further development of Datacenter licensing which we prevously used in host-VM envirronment in own managed data center. We can now continue to use these and do not have to transfer licenses and buy new services. Cost and licenses articles almost remained on the same level and simplyfied the transfer to this technology.

Provides limited visibility to the end user, instigating reliability concerns. Microsoft specifically OEMs create a monopoly of sought after after service, could create a bigger problem if not dealt with early. Mandatory Azure Cloud presence at all times of being operationally online, increases nodes towards failure and requires better fault tolerant mechanisms.

Operational complexity, Pricing opacity, Networking pain

You are contractually bound to Microsoft and all services inclueded. MS is adding moare and more features and thus dependencies. This prevents the consideration of alternatives for individual services of other competitors (e.g. Storage Management, DB selection, Security Tools). You should therefore already a customer who uses extensive technologies from Microsoft.