Dedicated Host
Learn about Dedicated Host in this lesson.
What is a Dedicated Host in Azure?
Azure dedicated host is a service that allows you to run virtual machines on dedicated physical servers. With Dedicated Hosts, you have more control over the underlying infrastructure, as you can choose the host and the number of cores to allocate to your VMs. Customers with specialized needs will find this very helpful. Compliance requirements or licensing restrictions that require running VMs on dedicated hardware.
The benefit of using a dedicated host
Azure Dedicated Host offers several benefits, making it suitable for specific scenarios and workloads. Here are some key advantages:
Physical isolation and security: Azure Dedicated Host completely isolates your virtual machines from other tenants. This enhanced isolation level can be crucial for compliance requirements or security-sensitive workloads requiring dedicated hardware resources.
License cost optimization: If you have existing licenses with software vendors that offer "bring your license" (BYOL) options, Azure Dedicated Host can help you maximize your license utilization. You can use your existing licenses for products like Windows Server, SQL Server, and other eligible software on the dedicated hosts.
Control and visibility: Dedicated Hosts give you more control over the underlying infrastructure. You can choose specific hosts to run your VMs, ensuring you know your workloads' locations. This level of visibility is beneficial for some regulatory and compliance requirements. ...