Microsoft Azure for MSPs

Why Microsoft Azure

Azure is the #1 cloud platform for MSPs managing hybrid and cloud-native workloads. It offers IaaS, PaaS, backup, DR, and security — all billed through CSP with full margin control and Lighthouse multi-tenant management.

• CSP Billing: Monthly, no upfront, set your own markup.
• Azure Lighthouse: Cross-tenant management from single pane.
• Cost Management: Budget alerts, reserved instances, Azure Advisor.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Azure Arc, Stack, Site Recovery, Backup.

How Blackhawk MSP Deploys It

• Onboard client via CSP direct or Pax8; enable Lighthouse delegation.
• Deploy Azure VMs, SQL, File Sync, or migrate from on-prem.
• Use Azure Backup + Site Recovery for DR to second region.
• Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud with auto-remediation.
• Generate monthly cost and optimization reports via Azure Cost Management.

FAQ

Q: Can we avoid lock-in?
A: Yes — full data egress, open APIs, hybrid with on-prem.

Q: How do we manage multiple clients?
A: Azure Lighthouse — one login, delegated RBAC per tenant.

Q: Is billing predictable?
A: Yes — CSP monthly, pay-as-you-go or reserved instances.

Q: Does it include security?
A: Yes — Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Just-In-Time VM access.

Need help? Call 1-925-218-4000 — Blackhawk MSP