Transition your essential business operations and critical workloads to the Azure infrastructure to enhance your operational effectiveness. You can operate SQL Server, SAP, Oracle® applications, and high-performance computing on Azure Virtual Machines. Opt for your preferred Linux distribution or Windows Server for your virtual instances. Configure virtual machines equipped with as much as 416 vCPUs and 12 TB of memory to meet your needs. Enjoy impressive performance with up to 3.7 million local storage IOPS for each VM. Leverage advanced connectivity options, including up to 30 Gbps Ethernet and the cloud’s pioneering 200 Gbps InfiniBand deployment. Choose from a variety of processors, including AMD, Ampere (Arm-based), or Intel, based on your specific requirements. Safeguard sensitive information by encrypting data, securing VMs against cyber threats, managing network traffic securely, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Utilize Virtual Machine Scale Sets to create applications that can easily scale. Optimize your cloud expenditure with Azure Spot Virtual Machines and reserved instances to maximize cost-effectiveness. Establish your private cloud environment using Azure Dedicated Host, and ensure that mission-critical applications operate reliably on Azure to bolster overall resiliency. This strategic move not only enhances performance but also positions your business for future growth and innovation.