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Analyst reports
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Emerald Research group: Cloud Migration and Modernization: Trends for 2023
Forrester report: Predictions 2023: Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG): The Economic Value of Migrating On-Premises SQL Server Instances to Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
E-books
Take a deeper dive into full-fledged resources on important cloud and Azure topics.
17 Lessons Learned Migrating SAP to the Cloud
3 Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers’ Digital Expectations
5 Benefits of Migrating Your ASP.NET Apps to the Cloud
6 Steps for Adopting a Hybrid and Multicloud Strategy with Azure
A Finance Resource Kit: Moving SQL Server and Windows Server to Azure
An Easier Path to the Cloud: Migrate Windows Server and SQL Server using Azure Virtual Machines
Analytics Lessons Learned: How four companies drove business agility with analytics
App Migration Toolkit: Migrate ASP.NET Web Applications to Azure
Azure Cloud Native Architecture Mapbook
Azure for Architects, Third Edition
Azure SQL Revealed: A Guide to the Cloud for SQL Server Professionals
Azure Strategy and Implementation Guide, Fourth Edition
Azure Synapse Analytics Cookbook
Build a Competitive Edge with SaaS Apps
Building Together in the Cloud
Case Studies in Cloud Modernization: How five businesses used the cloud to adapt and innovate
Cloud Analytics with Microsoft Azure
Cloud Lessons Learned: Learn how four companies migrated their workloads to Azure
Cloud Migration and Modernization Checklist
Cloud Migration and Modernization with Microsoft Azure
Cloud Migration: Tips and tricks for migrating Windows and SQL Server workloads
Cloud Skills Resource Kit: Migrating Windows Server and SQL Server
Differentiate Your Apps with Intelligent Technology
Drive Innovation and Business Value Through Cloud Modernization
Exploring the Possibilities of Low Code
Find out how to quickly deploy Windows Virtual Desktop
Five Best Practices for Cloud Security
Five Hybrid Cloud Use Cases for Azure Stack HCI
Five Reasons Hybrid Work is More Effective with Azure Virtual Desktop
Five Steps to Modernizing Your Data
Five Steps to Simplify Your Data Mart and BI Solution
Five Ways to Amplify Power BI with Azure Synapse Analytics
Follow seven steps to seamlessly migrate to Azure Virtual Desktop
Get hands-on experience with Kubernetes on Azure
Get step-by-step guidance to quickly deploy Azure Virtual Desktop
Get up and running with Kubernetes
Guide to Datacenter Modernization Through Azure Stack HCI
Hands-On Linux Administration on Azure
How to Choose the Right Azure Services for Your Applications—It’s Not A or B
Innovate with the Cloud Anywhere
Invest in App Innovation to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition
Limitless Analytics with Azure Synapse
Making the Business Case for Moving to the Cloud
Manage your network more effectively with the Azure Networking Cookbook
Maximize Your Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Investments
Migrate to the Cloud and Track Your Progress with Azure Migrate
Migrate to the Cloud with Azure Migrate
Migrate your SAP estate to the cloud—securely and reliably—with Azure
Migrating Linux to Microsoft Azure
Migrating to Azure: A Resource Guide for Your Database Migration
Modernize Your Applications with Azure Spring Apps
Modernize Your Business-Critical Systems and Applications with the Cloud
Modernize Your Web Apps: Five stories of creating better customer experiences through migration
Moving Windows Server to Microsoft Azure to Enable Compliance
Professional Azure SQL Managed Database Administration
Reduce Business Costs by Snoozing or Reserving Azure Virtual Machines
Start Innovating with Microsoft Azure SQL: Explore common migration and modernization solutions
Start your move to the cloud: Five pilot project ideas
Succeeding with AI: How to Make AI Work for Your Business
Take your business to the next level with a multicloud strategy
Technical Guide to Building SaaS Apps on Azure
The Business Value of Microsoft Azure for ISVs
The Developer’s 7-Step Guide to Low-Code App Development
The Path to ISV Success: Build, Scale, and Grow Faster with ISV Success
The Road to Azure Cost Governance
The Ultimate Guide to Windows Server 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Windows Server on Azure
White papers
Find quick reads and thought leadership on key topics such as cloud security, hybrid environments, and the economics of cloud adoption.
Azure Synapse Analytics Proof of Concept Playbook
Better on Azure: The Benefits of Using Azure for Windows Server and SQL Server Workloads
Cloud-Enabled Development in a Remote World
Digital Transformation and the Art of the Possible
Empower IT and data professionals to achieve more with all their data
Harvard Business Review Analytic Services: Drive Agility and Innovation with ERP in the Cloud
IDC: The Business Value of Migrating and Modernizing with Azure
Looking to Make Digital Transformation a Reality? Turn to trusted partners for maximum effect
Minimize risks and costs with the Azure Proof of Concept Guide for Developers
Power BI Professional’s Guide to Azure Synapse Analytics
The Business Value of Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup
The Business Value of Microsoft Azure for SQL Server and Windows Server Workloads
Forrester study: The Projected Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Azure VMware Solution
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