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
