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Azure Stack Hub and HCI

Handian Sudianto 4,431 Reputation points
2024-07-08T02:49:01.8933333+00:00

Hello,

Is azure stack HCI and Stack Hub is different? Anyone can give an sample product for both stack?

Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI
A hyperconverged infrastructure operating system delivered as an Azure service that provides security, performance, and feature updates.
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Azure Stack Hub
Azure Stack Hub
An extension of Azure for running apps in an on-premises environment and delivering Azure services in a datacenter.
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  1. Andreas Baumgarten 103.4K Reputation points MVP
    2024-07-08T04:36:29.49+00:00

    Hi @Handian Sudianto ,

    please take a look here with the description of the differences between Azure Stack Hub and Azure Stack HCI:

    Differences between global Azure, Azure Stack Hub, and Azure Stack HCI

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    Regards

    Andreas Baumgarten

  2. Prrudram-MSFT 22,976 Reputation points
    2024-07-10T08:37:38.33+00:00

    Hello @Handian Sudianto

    Yes, you can use Azure Stack HCI without Azure Stack Hub if you only need virtualization. Azure Stack HCI is a standalone hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solution that allows you to run virtualized Windows and Linux workloads on-premises.

    Let me help you with the differences between Azure Stack HCI and Azure Stack Hub, along with some sample products for each:

    1. Azure Stack HCI:
      • Definition: Azure Stack HCI is a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution that brings cloud computing agility to your on-premises environment. It’s built on proven technologies like Hyper-V, Storage Spaces Direct, and Azure-inspired SDN.
      • Use Cases: Azure Stack HCI excels in scenarios requiring flexibility, minimal server footprint, access to Hyper-V features, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
    2. Azure Stack Hub:
      • Definition: Azure Stack Hub extends Azure to your on-premises environment or edge locations. It allows you to run consistent Azure services either connected to the internet (and Azure) or in disconnected environments.
      • Use Cases: Azure Stack Hub is ideal for reusing code, running cloud-native apps consistently across Azure and on-premises, and maintaining compliance by keeping data in your sovereign datacenter.

    An example of a product that uses Azure Stack HCI is the Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI. This product is a pre-configured, validated, and supported HCI solution that includes Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, storage, and networking.

    An example of a product that uses Azure Stack Hub is the Azure Stack Hub integrated system. This product is a hybrid cloud platform that allows you to run Azure services on-premises or in disconnected environments. It includes validated hardware from Microsoft partners and is available in scale units of 4, 8, and 16 servers.

    Remember that both Azure Stack HCI and Azure Stack Hub are part of the Azure Stack family, enabling hybrid cloud scenarios and extending Azure capabilities to diverse environments.

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