Presented by Microsoft Events at Ignite 2025, this session showcases Adam Mandelbloom walking through Lenovo ThinkAgile MX and LOCA to greatly simplify Azure Local deployments at the edge.

Simplifying Azure Local Deployments with Lenovo ThinkAgile MX and LOCA

Speaker: Adam Mandelbloom Event: Microsoft Ignite 2025

Overview

Lenovo ThinkAgile MX, integrated with Lenovo Open Cloud Automation (LOCA), is designed to simplify and accelerate Azure Local deployments. This session demonstrates:

• How IT teams and field technicians can deploy full Azure clusters with minimal manual effort using LOCA.
• Preparation of deployment templates including network and Azure subscription details.
• Secure technician access via password-protected files—eliminating the need for direct infrastructure access.
• Options for connection configuration and restoring factory settings for consistency.

Key Features Highlighted

• Automation: Deploy clusters in a few clicks using LOCA.
• Edge Focus: Solution tailored for edge environments where rapid, remote setup is critical.
• Reliability: Emphasis on fully tested updates and non-disruptive cluster maintenance.
• Lenovo/Microsoft Partnership: Collaboration ensures up-to-date, predictable operations and streamlined maintenance.
• Migration Tools: Support provided for Azure Local migrations and future initiatives.

Session Breakdown

• Introduction and Overview: Lenovo’s Adam Mandelbloom sets the scene for automating Azure Local deployments.
• Demonstration: Step-by-step live demo of cluster setup using LOCA, highlighting streamlined workflow for both administrators and technicians.
• Administrator Workflow: Deployments start with preparing templates containing all needed network and subscription information.
• Technician Workflow: Secure process to access deployment files, select options, and initiate setup without full infrastructure access.
• Update and Maintenance: Description of reliable, non-disruptive update mechanisms, ensuring high availability.
• Partnership Initiatives: Ongoing improvements through the Microsoft and Lenovo relationship, as well as migration tools for future Azure Local enhancements.

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Presented by Adam Mandelbloom at Microsoft Ignite 2025.