https://www.gettothe.cloud/ A journey to the cloud — Azure Local, hybrid cloud, automation and resilient design. en https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhost-monitoring-2-0/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhost-monitoring-2-0/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:09:11 +0200 The 2024 post made sure the data was there. This one makes it useful. A free Azure Monitor workbook for AVD session hosts with seven tabs, a supplemental Data Collection Rule in Bicep, the KQL behind every chart and the validation queries to run before you trust it. https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2609/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2609/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:32:00 +0200 Microsoft has shipped Azure Local 2609 (solution version 12.2609.1003.7, OS build 26100.33438). It is a maintenance release: reliability fixes, refreshed .NET and PowerShell, and new private path network guidance. Two Azure Local VM issues are fixed, including the CLI stop failure on pre-2604 clusters. No new known issues were logged, but the carried-over list still matters: Windows Admin Center volume deletion, Arc registration exit code 42, and Defender rules that block solution updates. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-day-2-operations/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-day-2-operations/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Azure Local Day 2 operations: a free Azure Monitor workbook for CPU, memory, storage, host balance and VM density, plus the DCR and KQL to validate it. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-why-8-gb-of-ram-isnt-enough-for-production/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-why-8-gb-of-ram-isnt-enough-for-production/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Azure Local automatically deploys the Azure Resource Bridge (ARB) with 8 GB of memory, but is that really enough for production? In this article, I explore the often-overlooked control plane VM at the heart of every Azure Local deployment. Learn why larger clusters, Arc integrations, monitoring, and platform services can create memory pressure, how to spot the warning signs, and why right-sizing the ARB could prevent update failures, performance issues, and operational headaches. https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2608/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2608/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200 The August 2026 release of Azure Local (version 12.2608.1003.8) updates the platform base to OS build 26100.33296 and delivers practical administrative updates for day-two operations. Key capabilities include graceful VM shutdowns from the Azure portal, guided node scale-out, Arc Site Manager for multi-site management, and cloud-managed GPU partitioning. Operators should audit BitLocker TPM PCR7 group policies before upgrading to prevent boot-time recovery key prompts. https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2607/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2607/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:57:02 +0200 Azure Local 2607 focuses on operational excellence rather than new features. Microsoft has delivered fixes for VM lifecycle management, networking, Arc Resource Bridge deployments and large-scale environment stability. The release also addresses several issues affecting deployments with thousands of virtual machines. Administrators should review the documented Azure Key Vault extension issue before upgrading, but overall 2607 appears to be a strong reliability-focused release for production Azure Local environments. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-downloading-just-the-update-for-offline-installation/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-downloading-just-the-update-for-offline-installation/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Running Azure Local at the edge or in a disconnected, sovereign site? Since version 2411.3 you can download just the solution update, not the whole OS, and install it offline. This walkthrough covers the new portal Download package option and the full PowerShell flow: grab the CombinedSolutionBundle, verify the hash, import it, and run the update without saturating your link. Plus the gotchas, including container images that still pull live. https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-avm-updater/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-avm-updater/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Keeping Azure Verified Modules (AVM) up to date in Bicep and Terraform projects can be time-consuming and risky. AvmUpdater simplifies the process by automatically detecting new module versions, validating Azure Verified status, and generating safe update recommendations. Whether you’re managing a single deployment or a large platform landing zone, AvmUpdater helps you stay current, improve security, and reduce manual effort—without sacrificing confidence or control over infrastructure changes. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-troubleshoot-windows-update/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-troubleshoot-windows-update/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:44:00 +0200 This deep-dive shows how a misleading Azure Local health fault — “KeyVaultDoesNotExist” — can block cluster updates even when everything appears healthy. The issue isn’t a missing Key Vault, but missing RBAC permissions for the cluster’s managed identity. By validating identity access (not just functionality), you can quickly resolve the fault and restore operations. A practical troubleshooting guide that highlights the critical role of identity in hybrid cloud setups. https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2606/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2606/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:52:17 +0200 Azure Local’s June 2026 update (version 2606, build 12.2606.1003.205) is a maintenance release focused on reliability and bug fixes, moving the OS to build 26100.32995 and refreshing the .NET runtimes. No new features or known issues ship this month, but carried-over items still bite: update Windows Admin Center before deleting volumes to avoid data loss, and watch Defender settings that can block Solution Update. Plan a clean, incremental hop. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-the-sovereign-cloud-reality-check/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-the-sovereign-cloud-reality-check/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:53:00 +0200 When Microsoft renamed Azure Stack HCI to Azure Local, the rebrand felt cosmetic. It was not. Azure Local has become the foundation of Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud, with connected, hybrid, and fully disconnected modes covering everything from edge sites to air-gapped government workloads. But how does running it in your own datacenter actually hold up against the US CLOUD Act when GDPR and NIS2 are watching? Let’s look at the evidence. https://www.gettothe.cloud/microsoft-mvp/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/microsoft-mvp/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:55:02 +0200 As of today I (Alex ter Neuzen) am a Microsoft MVP in the category Microsoft Azure. I have been writing these blogs lately and Microsoft gave me the… https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2605/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2605/ Fri, 29 May 2026 09:19:02 +0200 Azure Local 2605 is out (12.2605.1003.210, OS 26100.32860, released 28 May 2026). It closes out the unintended Azure Local VM deletion incident and unblocks Solution and SBE updates. Same-day hotfixes for 2603 and 2604 add a second layer of automated remediation as you update. 2601 and 2602 are no longer valid update targets, so plan a move to 2603 or later. Feature detail to follow once Microsoft publishes it. https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-urgent-heads-up/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-urgent-heads-up/ Fri, 22 May 2026 13:04:51 +0200 Azure Local moves fast, and most of the time that is a good thing. Every few weeks there is a new release, a new feature, a new way to make life on-prem feel a bit more like Azure. But once in a while the news isn’t a shiny new capability, it’s a “stop what you are doing and check your clusters” moment. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fixing-a-failed-cluster-build/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fixing-a-failed-cluster-build/ Thu, 21 May 2026 09:58:00 +0200 Validation passed. The build didn’t. Deploying Azure Local 2604 with Local Identity and Azure Key Vault through the portal looked straightforward — until step 0.16 hit a wall and refused to move. What followed was a six-issue deep dive into the EceStore config, the deployment engine’s PowerShell modules, and some fundamental gaps in how the 2604 release handles ADLess, DNS-based workgroup clusters. Missing IP mappings, Hyper-V adapter misclassification, conflicting cluster parameters, in-memory module caching, and a cluster that quietly created an IPv6 resource where NetworkATC needed IPv4. Every fix uncovered the next problem. If your portal deployment is failing at cluster creation https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-restore-vm/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-restore-vm/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200 When you restore a virtual machine on Azure Local using Azure Backup or Veeam, you get the Hyper-V workload back, but the Arc object is gone. Microsoft does not support ReHydration, meaning the VM never re-appears as an Azure Local managed machine. This post walks through exactly why that happens, and how to manually recover the full Arc VM object by re-registering your restored VHDX and rebuilding the ARM wrapper. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-local-identity-with-azure-keyvault/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-local-identity-with-azure-keyvault/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:08:00 +0200 This setup is used to validate a new feature and is part of a dedicated test environment. Please note that this functionality is still in preview. More details… https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-disaster-recovery/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-disaster-recovery/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0200 The Disaster Recovery capability for Azure Local is currently in preview, but it already offers enough functionality for meaningful evaluation and testing. Exploring this feature early provides valuable… https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2604/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2604/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:27:17 +0200 Azure Local 2604 lifts a lot of historical ceilings. SAN storage and disaggregated deployments go GA, breaking the 16 node limit and letting compute and storage scale independently. GPU acceleration and Key Vault local identity reach GA too. Validation time drops by up to 50%, deployment by 40%. AKS on Arc moves to Kubernetes 1.31 to 1.33, with 1.30 deprecated. A solid release for operators planning the next maintenance window. https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-landing-zone-documenter/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-landing-zone-documenter/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:24:45 +0200 Azure Landing Zones are the foundation of secure and scalable Azure platforms, but documentation often falls behind as environments evolve. Azure Landing Zone Documenter is an open‑source tool that inspects your actual Landing Zone and turns real configurations into clear, structured documentation. No assumptions and no outdated diagrams, just evidence. It helps architects, consultants, and platform teams maintain clarity, improve governance visibility, and confidently explain what is really deployed. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-azure-landing-zone-test-purposes/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-azure-landing-zone-test-purposes/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200 An Azure Landing Zone provides a secure, scalable foundation for deploying workloads in Azure. In this post, we explore how a well‑designed landing zone helps organizations establish governance, networking, identity, and security from day one, enabling teams to move faster while staying compliant and in control. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-backup/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-backup/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0100 Azure Local brings cloud innovation closer to your datacenter, and pairing it with Azure Backup through a Recovery Services Vault delivers a robust, enterprise‑grade protection strategy. By integrating native Microsoft backup capabilities, organizations can securely safeguard virtual machines and workloads without relying on third‑party tools. This hybrid approach ensures resilient data protection, streamlined management, and consistent recovery policies across both on‑premises and cloud environments. https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2603/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/news-azure-local-2603/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:39:42 +0100 Azure Local 2603 continues Microsoft’s push toward a fully cloud‑consistent hybrid platform. With a new OS baseline aligned to Windows Server 2025, .NET 8.0 updates, and improved AKS support, this release strengthens security, lifecycle management, and operational reliability—while remaining transparent about current known issues. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-bicep-virtual-machines/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-bicep-virtual-machines/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0100 Deploying virtual machines to Azure Local becomes far more reliable and repeatable when using Azure Bicep together with Azure DevOps. By defining your infrastructure as code and automating deployment through pipelines, you ensure consistent environments, secure parameter handling, and streamlined governance. This approach removes manual steps, reduces errors, and provides full visibility into each deployment stage, all while integrating seamlessly with your existing Azure Local cluster. https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-local-documenter/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-local-documenter/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:49:25 +0100 Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI) is often deployed for very good reasons: data sovereignty, low latency, regulatory requirements, or hybrid resilience. But once it’s live, a familiar… https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-virtual-desktop-documenter/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/tool-azure-virtual-desktop-documenter/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:31:19 +0100 As AVD environments grow, documentation often falls behind—becoming outdated, incomplete, or missing entirely. Documenter for Azure Virtual Desktop solves this by automatically inventorying your AVD setup straight from Azure, giving you clear, structured, and audit-ready documentation based on real deployments, not assumptions. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-custom-image-automation/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-custom-image-automation/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100 Using Azure Compute Gallery simplifies managing and distributing standardized VM images across hybrid environments. By leveraging centrally curated, versioned images, organizations can seamlessly copy the latest builds from Azure to Azure Local, ensuring consistent deployments and reducing manual image maintenance. This approach improves reliability, accelerates provisioning, and enforces compliance across clusters. Integrating Azure Compute Gallery with Azure Local ultimately creates a streamlined, automated workflow for hybrid image lifecycle management. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-ii/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-ii/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100 This DevOps pipeline automates the full lifecycle of images in an Azure Local environment. It analyzes existing versions, applies retention rules, and identifies outdated images for cleanup. Temporary artifacts are removed and detailed validation ensures only approved image versions remain. With optional dry‑run mode and flexible scheduling, the pipeline delivers a reliable, repeatable process that keeps Azure Local clean, consistent, and aligned with organizational image maintenance policies. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-i/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-devops-custom-image-part-i/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100 This DevOps pipeline automates the replication of images from the Azure Compute Gallery to Azure Local. It validates the environment, imports the latest image version, cleans up temporary resources, and optionally applies retention policies to remove outdated images. With support for dry‑run mode and customizable scheduling, the pipeline offers a reliable, repeatable, and fully automated workflow, ensuring Azure Local always stays aligned with your most up‑to‑date gallery images. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fslogix/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-fslogix/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:51:00 +0100 FSLogix simplifies user profile management for Azure Virtual Desktop by storing profiles in VHD(X) containers, ensuring fast logins and consistent experiences across sessions. By redirecting profiles to a centralized location, FSLogix eliminates roaming profile issues and supports modern workloads like Outlook and Teams. This post explains how FSLogix works, why it’s essential for AVD environments, and how it enhances performance and reliability in hybrid deployments. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-add-storage-and-sofs/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-add-storage-and-sofs/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0100 In this guide, we explore how to expand storage on your Azure Local home lab node and enable Scale-Out File Server (SOFS) for high availability. With SOFS, you can publish continuously available SMB shares without extra servers, making it ideal for hosting FSLogix profiles or lab data with performance and reliability built in. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-iii/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-iii/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:10:00 +0100 Deploying Azure Virtual Desktop session hosts to Azure Local delivers cloud‑native VDI performance with the advantage of local, on‑premises compute. By placing session hosts within Azure Local, organizations gain lower latency, improved data residency, and resilient edge connectivity. The deployment process aligns Azure resource provisioning with Azure Local infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration, consistent management, and a unified AVD experience across hybrid environments. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-ii/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop-ii/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:10:00 +0100 Configuring Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Local brings cloud‑based flexibility together with on‑premises performance. By deploying session hosts in Azure Local, organizations can provide responsive, low‑latency virtual desktops while maintaining data residency and meeting local compliance needs. The setup focuses on aligning identity, networking, and management services between Azure and Azure Local, ensuring a seamless hybrid AVD experience that feels cloud‑native yet runs close to your users. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-azure-virtual-desktop/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:10:00 +0100 Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure Local brings enterprise‑grade performance closer to your users, and preparing RDP Shortpath is a key first step. By enabling direct UDP connectivity between endpoints and session hosts, Shortpath reduces latency, improves reliability, and enhances the overall user experience. Ensuring proper firewall rules, network line‑of‑sight, and Azure Local configuration sets the foundation for a fast, secure, and optimized AVD deployment. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-updating-images/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-updating-images/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:37:00 +0100 Keeping Azure Local images up to date is essential for maintaining secure and reliable deployments. When the Azure portal shows a “New update available” notification, it indicates that a newer, optimized Marketplace image is ready. By updating your image version—or switching your Bicep configuration to use latest, you ensure your environment automatically benefits from the most recent patches, features, and security updates with minimal effort. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-powershell-get-latest-iso-image/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-powershell-get-latest-iso-image/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:29:29 +0100 A reliable PowerShell script can streamline the process of fetching the latest Azure Local ISO, ensuring your environment remains up to date with minimal effort. By automating version checks, downloading the newest build, and validating file integrity, this script removes manual overhead and reduces deployment risks. It’s a simple yet powerful addition to any administrator’s toolkit, enabling faster, more consistent setup for Azure‑focused development or testing environments. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-migrate-from-hyper-v/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-migrate-from-hyper-v/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:12:00 +0100 Migrating Hyper‑V virtual machines to Azure Local opens the door to a modern, hybrid infrastructure while preserving the flexibility of your existing environment. This post walks through the full migration journey—from preparing Azure Local and deploying the migration appliance to replicating and cutting over your workloads. Using Azure Migrate, the process becomes structured, predictable, and efficient, enabling you to transition Hyper‑V servers seamlessly into a resilient Azure Local cluster. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-windows-admin-center/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-windows-admin-center/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:34:00 +0100 Discover how to integrate Windows Admin Center (WAC) within Azure to manage your Azure Local environment efficiently. This blog explains why WAC in Azure is a game-changer for hybrid management, outlines prerequisites, and provides a step-by-step guide to enable the feature. Learn best practices, permission requirements, and tips for troubleshooting, ensuring a smooth experience for your HomeLab or production setup. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-bicep-marketplace-images/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-bicep-marketplace-images/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100 Azure Local makes VM deployment feel “cloud-like,” but there’s an important difference to remember: before you can deploy a virtual machine, the image must first be created and… https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-bicep-logical-networks/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-bicep-logical-networks/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100 When you deploy an Azure environment inside a complex enterprise landscape, the last thing you want is a build process that depends on manual steps, tribal knowledge, and… https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-everything-you-need-to-know/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-everything-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0100 Azure Local is designed to deliver the power of Microsoft Azure directly within your own data center. It combines the flexibility and scalability of the cloud with the control and compliance of on-premises infrastructure. By running Azure services locally, organizations can achieve low-latency performance, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain seamless integration with existing systems—all while leveraging the same tools and capabilities that make Azure a global leader in cloud computing. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-local-admin/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-local-admin/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100 In Azure Local deployments, the default local administrator account is automatically renamed during setup to enhance security and reduce exposure to common attack vectors. This change aligns with best practices for privileged access management, ensuring that default credentials are never predictable. Administrators should document the new name securely and integrate it into compliance workflows to maintain operational continuity and meet organizational security standards. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-private-endpoints/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-private-endpoints/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100 Setting up Azure Local in a HomeLab offers a great hybrid experience, but it’s important to note that Private Endpoints are not fully supported. While Azure Local enables secure connectivity and local resource management, certain networking features like Private Endpoints remain limited. This means advanced isolation scenarios may require alternative approaches or future updates. Plan accordingly to ensure compatibility and maintain security in your HomeLab environment. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-arc-gateway/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-arc-gateway/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100 Azure Arc Gateway is a managed component that funnels Azure Connected Machine and Arc agent traffic through a centralized gateway, so on‑premises or edge machines only need to… https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-firewall-requirements/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-firewall-requirements/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100 Azure Local brings cloud services into your data center, but secure connectivity depends on proper firewall configuration. Internal rules must allow Active Directory, DNS, and NTP traffic, while external rules enable outbound HTTPS to Azure endpoints. Disable SSL inspection and use Azure service tags for dynamic updates. Planning these requirements ensures compliance, low latency, and seamless hybrid integration without compromising security. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-part-iii/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-part-iii/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:03:00 +0100 Building an Azure Local cluster is the foundation for high availability and scalability in your hybrid environment. The process involves deploying multiple nodes, configuring networking, and enabling storage replication to ensure resilience. Once the cluster is formed, it provides a unified platform for running workloads locally while maintaining Azure integration. Proper planning of hardware, networking, and security ensures a smooth setup and optimal performance for enterprise-grade operations. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-part-ii/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup-part-ii/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:02:00 +0100 Setting up an Azure Local node in Hyper‑V lets you build a safe, repeatable lab for hybrid management. Create a Windows Server VM, enable nested virtualization, install Azure Stack HCI bits, and register the node. Then connect it to Azure Arc to gain centralized inventory, policy, monitoring, and extension management. With Arc, you govern the Hyper‑V–hosted node like any Azure resource—consistent tags, updates, and security at HomeLab scale and control. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-local-homelab-setup/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:01:00 +0100 Building a HomeLab with Hyper-V is a great way to explore virtualization and enterprise-grade technologies from the comfort of your home. This setup allows you to create virtual machines, test network configurations, and simulate production environments without expensive hardware. With Hyper-V’s flexibility and integration with Windows, enthusiasts and IT professionals can experiment, learn, and refine skills for real-world deployments in a secure, isolated environment. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhosts-monitoring/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-virtual-desktop-sessionhosts-monitoring/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:36:02 +0200 August 31th 2024 the Log Analytics Agent will be deprecated. Replace it with the Azure Monitor Agent. Use this blog to get to know how and setup an Azure Policy to automate it for you. https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-secure-azure-virtual-desktop-with-mfa-update/ https://www.gettothe.cloud/azure-secure-azure-virtual-desktop-with-mfa-update/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:50:57 +0200 Since my last post in 2023 there is something changed. You are able to set SSO for Entra ID to login to Azure Virtual Desktop. If you have a Conditional Access Policy which is targeted to Azure Virtual Desktop, these changes are required before 26 June 2024.