IT Insights by Julian Rouse

Migrating over 100 virtual machines (VMs) from on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure is a monumental task that involves careful planning, strategic decision-making, and meticulous execution. This blog will explore the challenges of such a migration, guiding you through the process from the initial considerations to the final tests before rolling out to production. We’ll also discuss how incorporating auto-scaling and load balancing can optimize your cloud environment. 1. Initial Considerations: The First Thought Before diving into the migration, it’s crucial to understand the reasons behind the move and what you aim to achieve. Common motivations include reducing on-premise infrastructure costs, improving scalability, or enhancing disaster recovery capabilities. However, the sheer scale of migrating 100+ VMs requires a detailed assessment of your existing environment. Assessment and Inventory : Start by taking a complete inventory of your VMs, including their configurations, dep...

As businesses continue to migrate to the cloud, the promise of cost savings and operational efficiency has driven widespread adoption. However, as highlighted in a recent  CIO article , many organizations are now grappling with the challenge of rising cloud costs. This issue has left CIOs and IT leaders scrambling to find ways to manage and reduce these expenses without compromising performance or scalability. One of the key areas where costs can spiral out of control is the wastage of resources in cloud environments like Microsoft Azure. In this blog, we’ll explore how to identify and eliminate wasted resources in Azure, the benefits of using tagging, and other practical strategies to reduce cloud costs. Identifying Wasted Resources in Azure The dynamic and scalable nature of the cloud, while advantageous, can also lead to the proliferation of underutilized or forgotten resources. These include: Idle Virtual Machines : Virtual machines (VMs) that are running but not actively used ...