An In-Depth Look at Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Microsoft Azure

​As the cloud computing landscape persistently advances, businesses are required to maintain flexibility to keep pace. A growing number of my clients are finding it necessary to administer and operate within multi-cloud environments. Within this context, Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure present an effective solution for hybrid cloud infrastructures, facilitating businesses to streamline operations and maximize resources. In this blog, I will delve into the fundamental features and advantages of Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Microsoft Azure and examine how it can transform your corporate IT strategy. Furthermore, I will compare this with the Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and discuss how to get started on your journey with Nutanix Cloud Clusters.

What is Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure?

​Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Microsoft Azure, or NC2, is a solution co-developed that facilitates seamless integration and management of private, public, and distributed cloud environments. It offers a unified infrastructure that allows businesses to move workloads between on-premises Nutanix clusters and Azure as per their convenience and requirements, providing true hybridity and mobility.

Key Features of Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Microsoft Azure

• Seamless Mobility: NC2 enables effortless lift-and-shift capabilities. You can migrate running applications from on-premises infrastructure to Azure without any application retooling or re-platforming. It allows for near-instantaneous mobility of workloads.
• Unified Management: With NC2, managing on-premises and Azure environments is simplified through a single console, Prism. You can manage applications across private and public clouds through the Prism interface, removing the complexities of multiple platform management.
• Cost Efficiency: The NC2 solution allows for hourly and pay-as-you-go billing, providing cost optimization for your cloud expenditure. Furthermore, you can halt clusters during off-peak hours to conserve resources and cost.
• Enterprise-grade Security: NC2 on Azure delivers security by design. The solution aligns with Azure’s standard security model, allowing for integrated and automated security solutions that protect your infrastructure from potential threats.

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