Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure, set up and managed for you
Run servers, apps and files in Microsoft’s cloud, sized for what you use, with a local team managing it.
- Microsoft CSP partner
- In business since 2008
- CompTIA certified
- Office in Fremont, CA
Quick answer
Fasthuma IT Solutions & MSP sets up and manages Microsoft Azure for Bay Area small and mid-sized businesses: virtual servers, storage, networking, identity, backup and cost control. Azure is our primary cloud platform.
When Azure makes sense
If you have a server in a closet that is getting old, an application that needs to run somewhere reliable, or staff who need secure access from anywhere, Azure can replace or extend what you run in the office.
We design it, build it, move your workloads, and then keep it patched, backed up and watched, so your Azure bill and your setup don’t drift.
What’s included
- Architecture sized to your workloads, with a monthly cost estimate before anything is built.
- Virtual servers for line-of-business applications and file services.
- Networking: virtual networks and secure connections to your office.
- Identity with Microsoft Entra ID and MFA.
- Backup with Azure Backup and recovery with Azure Site Recovery.
- Patching and monitoring of your Azure servers.
- Cost reviews with Azure Cost Management.
How it works
How we work on Microsoft Azure
1
Workload review
We list what runs in your office today and what it needs.
2
Design and estimate
A written design and an estimated monthly Azure cost.
3
Build and move
We build the environment and move each workload in a planned order.
4
Manage
Patching, backup, monitoring and regular cost reviews.
Solutions
Problems this helps solve
Remote Workforce
Secure work from home or the road with Microsoft 365, Azure Virtual Desktop and managed devices.
Business Continuity
Keep working when a server, laptop or office goes down, with tested backups and a written recovery plan.
Identity Security
One protected sign-in for every app with Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, YubiKeys and conditional access.
Simple, flat-rate pricing
One monthly Flame, Blaze or Inferno plan per workstation, and migrations quoted at a fixed price after a $1,500 Ignite assessment, so you know the cost before any work starts.
FAQ
Microsoft Azure questions
Is Azure cheaper than buying a new server?
Sometimes, not always. It depends on what you run and for how long. We give you a written estimate of the monthly Azure cost before you decide, and compare it with replacing the server.
Can we keep some systems in the office?
Yes. Many businesses run a hybrid setup, with some systems in Azure and some on site, connected securely.
Who pays Microsoft for Azure usage?
Azure usage can be billed through Fasthuma as your Microsoft CSP partner, on one invoice with our management.
Do you manage Azure after it is built?
Yes. We patch, back up and monitor your Azure servers and review costs regularly.
Let’s look at your Microsoft 365 and Azure setup together
Book a free consultation by phone, at our Fremont office or at yours. We’ll review where you are and recommend next steps, with no obligation.