Practical Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure for Business
TekkPak Technologies helps organisations assess, deploy and support Azure Virtual Machines, storage, backup, virtual networking and secure VPN connectivity through clearly defined, business focused projects.
What Can TekkPak Do With Microsoft Azure?
Microsoft Azure is Microsoft's cloud platform for compute, storage, networking and many other services. TekkPak's initial Azure practice focuses on the infrastructure services most useful to small and midsize organisations that need controlled, understandable cloud deployments.
Start With the Azure Services Your Business Actually Needs
We deliberately keep the initial scope focused. Each engagement can be assessed, documented and expanded as your Azure requirements grow.
Azure Assessment & Solution Design
Understand the workload before creating resources. We assess compute, storage, network, backup, access and operating requirements and develop a practical implementation approach.
Azure Virtual Machine Deployment
Deploy Windows or Linux virtual machines with workload appropriate sizing, managed disks, network interfaces, IP configuration and basic security controls.
Azure Storage Services
Configure Azure storage according to the use case, including Blob Storage, Azure Files and managed disks, with appropriate access and redundancy options.
Azure Backup & Recovery
Configure policy based backup, retention and restore procedures for supported Azure workloads, with recovery testing where included in scope.
Azure Virtual Networking
Build Virtual Networks, subnets and routing around the workload, with IP planning, Network Security Groups and connectivity testing.
Azure Health Check & Managed Support
Review an existing Azure environment or retain TekkPak for agreed administration, backup review, configuration assistance and network troubleshooting.
Connect Your Office, Branches and Remote Users Securely to Azure
Azure VPN Gateway can carry encrypted traffic between an Azure Virtual Network and an on premises location, between Azure networks, or from individual remote users through point to site connectivity.
Where Should a Pakistan Based Business Deploy Azure Resources?
Microsoft does not currently list Pakistan as an Azure geography. Region selection should therefore be treated as a design decision, considering service availability, latency, data residency, compliance, resilience and cost.
UAE North is an active Microsoft Azure region in Dubai and supports Availability Zones. It can be an important regional option for Pakistan based organisations, subject to the customer's technical, regulatory and data residency requirements.
Compute, Storage, Backup and Networking Designed Together
A Virtual Machine is only one part of a production environment. TekkPak considers the VM, disks, network, access, backup and operating responsibilities as one deployment.
Right Size the VM
VM size influences processing power, memory, storage capability, network bandwidth and cost. The workload should drive the selection.
Choose the Right Storage
Azure Storage includes Blob Storage, Azure Files and managed disks. Access model, performance and redundancy should match the use case.
Protect and Operate
Azure manages the underlying cloud hardware, but operating systems and installed software still require administration, patching and application level responsibility.
Azure Can Also Support Selected 3CX Deployment Scenarios
For customers who choose a self managed cloud architecture, TekkPak can assess an Azure VM and network design for a compatible 3CX deployment, with the telephony and cloud components planned together.
VM sizing, storage, VNet, public or private addressing, firewall considerations, backup and secure administrative access.
Licensing, extensions, SIP trunks, DIDs, inbound and outbound routing, queues, remote users, endpoints and operational support.
Azure Administration and Managed Support
Customers who do not want to manage every infrastructure change internally can retain TekkPak for a defined Azure support scope.
Remote administration and configuration assistance for smaller Azure environments during agreed support hours.
Adds scheduled health reviews, backup checks, network troubleshooting and priority configuration support.
Enhanced escalation, more frequent reviews and an agreed support arrangement for important Azure hosted workloads.
From Requirement to Ongoing Support
We use the same controlled lifecycle across Azure and the wider TekkPak Services portfolio.
Discover
Understand the workload, users, applications, sites and business objectives.
Assess
Review compute, storage, networking, backup, access and dependencies.
Design
Define region, architecture, resource sizing, prerequisites and implementation scope.
Deploy
Create, configure, test and document the agreed Azure environment.
Support
Provide agreed administration, health reviews and troubleshooting after handover.
Build Azure as Part of a Connected Technology Environment
Azure often sits alongside networking, communications and Microsoft business systems rather than operating in isolation.
Business Technology Services
Explore Azure, Dynamics 365, Odoo, unified communications, networking and managed support under one TekkPak service portfolio.
Explore All Services3CX IP PBX & Cloud Communications
Combine a suitable infrastructure platform with 3CX licensing, SIP connectivity, routing, queues, endpoints and support.
Explore 3CXMicrosoft 365 Solutions
Review TekkPak's Microsoft 365 offering for productivity, collaboration and identity related requirements.
Explore Microsoft 365Cloud PBX vs On Premise PBX
Compare deployment models before deciding where business communications infrastructure should run.
Read the ComparisonGrandstream UCM6300 Platform
For customers who prefer on premise unified communications, compare TekkPak's Grandstream UCM based solutions.
Explore GrandstreamStart With an Azure Assessment
Share the workload, users, storage, network and access requirements and let TekkPak develop an appropriate starting architecture.
Discuss Your RequirementMicrosoft Azure Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers for businesses considering Azure infrastructure and connectivity with TekkPak.
What Microsoft Azure services does TekkPak currently provide?
TekkPak's current Azure service scope includes Azure assessment and solution design, Windows and Linux Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, site to site VPN, point to site remote connectivity, Azure network health checks and managed administration within an agreed support scope.
What is an Azure Virtual Machine?
An Azure Virtual Machine is an on demand computing resource that gives you control over an operating system and installed applications without buying the physical server hardware. The customer or administrator still remains responsible for operating system and application level administration unless this is included in a support agreement.
Can TekkPak connect my office to Azure through a VPN?
Yes. Subject to network assessment and compatible customer equipment, TekkPak can design and configure an Azure site to site VPN between an Azure Virtual Network and an office or branch. Point to site VPN can also be used for individual remote users where appropriate.
Does Microsoft Azure have a cloud region in Pakistan?
Microsoft does not currently list Pakistan as an Azure geography. Pakistan based customers therefore select an available Azure region according to service availability, latency, data residency, compliance, resilience and cost. UAE North in Dubai is one regional option and supports Availability Zones.
What types of Azure storage can TekkPak configure?
Depending on the requirement, TekkPak can configure services such as Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files and managed disks. Access method, performance, redundancy and retention should be selected according to the workload rather than using one storage type for every scenario.
Can Azure back up my servers and data?
Azure Backup is Microsoft's policy based cloud backup service for supported Azure and on premises workloads. TekkPak can configure backup policies, retention and restoration procedures for supported workloads included in the project scope.
Can TekkPak deploy 3CX on Microsoft Azure?
TekkPak can assess selected 3CX self managed cloud deployment scenarios on Azure and design the supporting VM, storage and networking. The final architecture depends on the current 3CX deployment model, licensing, supported platform requirements and customer operational needs.
Does TekkPak provide Azure managed support?
Yes. Managed support can include administration, configuration changes, backup review, network troubleshooting and periodic health checks under an agreed scope, support window and response arrangement. TekkPak does not advertise unrestricted 24 by 7 Azure operations as a standard service.
How should a business start an Azure project?
Start with the workload and business requirement rather than creating resources immediately. TekkPak can assess users, applications, compute, storage, network connectivity, backup, access and operating responsibility, and then recommend a practical Azure starting architecture.