Partner Practice Enablement - Overview
Module 1 – Introduction to Microsoft Azure
Module 2 – Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
Module 3 – Microsoft Azure Networking
Module 4 – Microsoft Azure Active Directory
Module 5 - Cloud Services and Web Sites
Module 6 - SQL Server and SharePoint
Module 7 - Management and Monitoring
Today’s topic will start with an introduction to Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services. Topics include creating virtual
machines, managing virtual machine storage, automated provisioning with PowerShell.
Audience: IT Professionals, Architects and Developers
Microsoft Azure
Virtual Machines
Agenda
Virtual Machine Overview
Cloud Services and Virtual Machines
Virtual Machine Storage
Common Questions
Virtual Machines Overview
Gallery Images Available
Microsoft
Oracle
Windows Server 2008, 2012, R2
WebLogic Server 12.1.2
SQL Server 2012 & 2014
Oracle Database 12.1.0.1 Ent /
Std
SharePoint Server 2013 Trial
BizTalk Server 2013
Oracle Linux 6.4.0.0
Visual Studio Ultimate 2013
Open Source
VMDepot
OpenSUSE 12.3
Discourse
CentOS 6.3
Apache Solr
Ubuntu 12.04/12.10/13.04
HAProxy
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 / SP3
Community contributions
Client SKUs Available for MSDN
Test apps using
client operating
systems directly
from a Microsoft
Azure Virtual
Machine.
Supported Windows Server Applications
Dynamics GP 2013
Dynamics NAV 2013
Forefront Identity
Manager 2010 R2
SP1
HPC Pack 2012
Project Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2721672
Team Foundation
Server 2012
Active Directory
Cloud First Provisioning
>_
Cloud First Provisioning
Windows Server
>_
Extra Small (A0)
Small (A1)
Medium (A2)
Large (A3)
X-Large (A4)
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
Cloud First Provisioning
Windows Server
>_
Extra Small (A0)
Small (A1)
Medium (A2)
Large (A3)
X-Large (A4)
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
High Performance Instance Sizes
A8
Size
Namecores @ Intel®
CPU
Cores
8 virtual
Xeon®
E5-2670 @ 2.6Memory
GHz
56 GB @ DDR3-1600 MHz
A0/ExtraSmall
Shared
768 MB
A1/Small
1
1.75 GB
A9
Intel® Xeon® E5-2670 216 virtual cores @ 2.6 3.5
GHzGB
A2/Medium
112 GB @ DDR3-1600 MHz
A3/Large
4
7 GB
Network
A4/ExtraLarge
8
14 GB
Max. data disks
Max. IOPS
1
1x500
2
2x500
4
4x500
8
8x500
16
16x500
A5
2
14 GB
4
4X500
10 Gbps Ethernet
Connects to Microsoft4Azure services (such as
and virtual
network) and to8x500
the Internet
A6
28storage
GB
8
A7
8 capable
56 GB
16
16x500
40 Gbps backend, RDMA
Enables low latency, high
between instances
within a
A8
8 throughput application
56 GBcommunication
16
16x500
single cloud service (Access to the RDMA network is only enabled through applications that use
A9
16
112 GB
16
16x500
the Microsoft Network Direct interface.)
Each data disk can hold up to 1 TB of storage.
Basic vs Standard Instances
Basic Instances
Single instance workloads (No load balancing or auto-scale)
Significantly cheaper pricing
Virtual Machine Helper Extensions
BGInfo
Useful VM information added to the VM desktop
VM Access
Reset admin password or rename account, reset network configuration (coming)
DSC (Desired State Configuration)
Apply DSC Scripts to your Virtual Machines
RDMA Drivers
Enable low-latency networking on A8 and A9 VM sizes
Configuration Management Extensions
Security Extensions
Ability to deploy anti-virus
solutions at provision time
from:
• Microsoft (Preview)
• Symantec
• Trend Micro
LAB
Creating a Virtual Machine
Cloud Services and Virtual Machines
Cloud Services
Cloud Service acts as a network and security boundary
for virtual machines.
Cloud service URL is mapped to a public IP when there is
at least one active virtual machine.
http://contosvc.cloudapp.net = 137.135.67.36
All external traffic to virtual machines uses this IP.
Virtual Machine Availability Sets
Endpoints
End to End Highly Available Solution
Redundancy at every level
80/443
LAB
Connecting Virtual Machines
Virtual Machine Storage
Disks and Images
Base image for new Virtual Machines
Generalized or Specialized
Create by uploading or by capture
Writable Disks for Virtual Machines
Created during VM creation or during
upload of existing VHDs.
Virtual Machine Image Types
Generalized (SysPrepped)
Captures OS disk and Data disks.
Save-AzureVMImage –OSState Generalized …
Specialized (Not SysPrepped)
No generalization has been applied.
Captures OS disk and Data disks.
Save-AzureVMImage –OSState Specialized …
Virtual Machine Disk Layout
Virtual Machine Disk Layout
Virtual Machine Disk Layout
Persistent Disk Management
C:\ = OS Disk
D:\ = Non-Persistent Cache Disk
E:\ = Mapped to DVD (do not use for data disks)
F:\. G:\ ... Data Disks
Capability
OS Disk
Data Disk
Host Cache Default
ReadWrite
None
Max Capacity
127 GB
1 TB
Hot Update
Cache Setting
Requires Reboot
Change Cache Without Reboot,
Add/Remove without Reboot.
Persistent Disks and Highly Durable
Persistent Disks and Highly Durable
Disk Mobility
Bring Your Own Server/VHD
Data Import and Export Service (Import)
Ship data on 3.5" SATA Drives (up to 4 TB per drive)
Data Import and Export Service (Export)
Ship empty 3.5" SATA Drives (up to 4 TB per drive)
Data is shipped back to you on your own disks.
Import/Export Service Details
Management Interface
Users can choose one of the following methods to interface with Microsoft Azure Import/Export
service:
Microsoft Azure Management Portal Interface to manage jobs.
REST Interface
Encryption
Mandatory requirement to encrypt data in the drive with a BitLocker key
Supported Device
3.5 inch SATA II hard drives
• Anker 68UPSATAA-02BU
• Anker 68UPSHHDS-BU
• Startech SATADOCK22UE
Supported Maximum Disk Capacity
4 TB
Number of jobs per storage account
20
Maximum number of drives per job
10
Supported file format
NTFS
Shipping
The following shipping options are available:
• Packages(s) for an import job can be shipped either with FedEx Express or FedEx Ground.
• Return shipping is free and provided via FedEx Ground.
DEMO
Managing Storage
Azure Virtual Machine Readiness Assessment
Automated Assessment
Expert Advice
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/vm-readiness-assessment/
Microsoft Azure Pricing
DEMO
Pricing Calculator
Virtual Machine Licensing Basics
Image Gallery Licensing
Images such as Windows Server 2012 R2 Data Center are available in Microsoft Azure and
do not require separate licensing. These images are billed by the minute and include
compute resources and licensing as part of the cost.
License Mobility
License Mobility through Software Assurance gives Microsoft Volume Licensing customers
the flexibility to deploy eligible server applications with active Software Assurance on Azure.
With this Software Assurance benefit, there is no need to purchase new licenses and no
associated mobility fees so, you can easily deploy existing licenses on the Azure cloud
platform.
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/license-mobility/
Licensing (Microsoft Products)
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/licensing-faq/
MSDN Dev/Test Rates for Virtual Machines
Standard/hour
MSDN/hour
Savings
Windows Server
$0.09
$0.06
33%
SQL Standard
$0.64
$0.06
90%
BizTalk Standard
$.75
$0.06
92%
SQL Enterprise
$2.19
$0.06
97%
BizTalk Enterprise
$2.11
$0.06
97%
MSDN Credits
24
3 Virtual Machines for 16 hours a day
$50 $100 $150
PER MONTH
PER MONTH
PER MONTH
100
80 Virtual Machines for 20 hours load test
professional
premium
ultimate
+
Up to 500 web sites and a database
Summary
Virtual Machines Overview
Cloud Services and Virtual Machines
Virtual Machine Storage
Virtual Machine Extensions
Common Questions
Microsoft Azure Resources
Microsoft Partner Learning Path
https://mspartnerlp.mspartner.microsoft.com/LearningPath
Microsoft Azure Friday
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/documentation/videos/windows-azure-friday/
Microsoft Virtual Academy
http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com
Channel 9 Microsoft Azure
http://channel9.msdn.com/WindowsAzure
Questions
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/azure
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsazure
Coming Up Next . . .
Virtual Machine Networking
Thank You