1. Leveraging Azure Cloud: Storage Made Simple.
Asif Khan, Microsoft
Azure Storage Specialist
US Public Sector

2. Defining Storage Tiers
Tier 1 Storage: AVAILABILITY
Tier 2 Storage: PERFORMANCE
Tier 3 Storage: EFFICIENCY

3. Defining Cloud Services
Storage
On-premises
Applications
Data
Runtime
Middleware OS
Virtualizations
Servers
Networking
Infrastructure as a Service
Platform as a Service
Software as a Service
CUSTOMER DATA CENTER MICROSOFT AZURE DATA CENTER
Customer Manages
Microsoft Manages

5. agenda
How Does It Work?
How Much Does It Cost?

6. How Does
It Work?

7. Legacy Data Protection
Secondary
Data Center
Primary
Data Center
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Platform
VM Replica
App/DB Server
Cloud VMs
Audit Testing
Data Replica
Primary Disk
Cloud Storage
Orchestration
Backup Disk
Backup Replica
Cloud Backups
Authentication
Tape Archive
Offsite Storage

8. Hybrid Cloud Storage Azure: Encryption Redundancy Granularity IP SAN
Primary Disk
App/DB Server
Backup Disk
File Server
Cloud VMs
IP SAN
StorSimple:
Optimize Data
Tier Active Data
Replicate Backups
Local Snapshots
StorSimple
Cloud Storage
Cloud Snapshots
Typical Workloads:
High Capacity
Long Retention
Low Impact

9. Cloud-Based Data Protection
Azure Management Console
Vol Container A
Vol Container B
StorSimple VM
Cloud VMs
Orchestration
Authentication
Audit Testing
Cloud Backups
Cloud Storage
StorSimple A
StorSimple B

10. $
How Much
Does It Cost? $ $

11. StorSimple Model Overview
Enterprise Class Hardware
RackMount 2U or 4U
RAID10 Data Protection (SSD+HDD)
Redundant HotPlug Components
Active+Passive Controllers
Non-Disruptive Software Upgrades
2x10Gbps Ethernet Ports
4x1Gbps Ethernet Ports
MultiPath I/O Support
Inline Data Optimization
AES256 Data-At-Rest Encryption
SSL Data-In-Transit Encryption
Cloud-Based Management
Cloud-Based Virtual Array
SS8100: 15TB Storage Capacity
SS8600: 40TB Storage Capacity

12. Azure Storsimple Program FY15
1) Buy Azure
Make a minimum commitment to Azure Services
Model 8100 (15TB): $60,000 of SKU 6QK to qualify
Model 8600 (40TB): $100,000 of SKU 6QK to qualify
Azure SKU eligible for most Azure services (NOT JUST STORAGE)
2) Get StorSimple
Microsoft will ship a StorSimple device to you
Shipping, deployment and data migration assistance provided
Hardware + Software Gold Support included the first year
$2500 Platinum Support INCLUDED for Premier Subscribers
3) Pay as you Go
After Year 1, renew Azure services as needed*
StorSimple-managed cloud storage: ~$500 per TB/Year
Model 8100: $6,000 for Annual Gold Support
Model 8600: $7,500 for Annual Gold Support
* That’s it! No fine print.

13. Storsimple Links
View these two 6 minute videos for an executive level overview:
StorSimple Hybrid Cloud Storage Concept Overview:
StorSimple 8000 Series Capabilities Overview:
Go to Microsoft page with datasheets, whitepapers, case studies, etc:
Download the free e-book "Rethinking Enterprise Storage: Hybrid Cloud Storage Model" (120pg, 3MB):
Contact your Microsoft Sales Rep to request a StorSimple follow up meeting or click on the following link:

14. Thank You!