Microsoft Cobalt will be compatible with Windows 11 Cloud

The new Azure Cobalt 100 processor VMs are in preview now.

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Published onJune 3, 2024

published onJune 3, 2024

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Amid cloud computing and artificial intelligence revolutionizing various industries, Microsoft has made a daring move with its ARM-based CPU named Cobalt. This new development signifies Microsoft’s initial foray into the world of homegrown CPUs, and it’s gaining considerable attention.

Cobalt is now available in the cloud, providing a mix of power and adaptability that demands recognition. If you’re a developer who wants to use Windows 11 in the cloud or an enterprise seeking strong cloud solutions, then Cobalt could be what you need.

Cobalt by Microsoft is not an ordinary CPU; it has been toutedas a game-changerat the Microsoft Build 2024. Made to back up several Linux distributions for high-performance uses, it offers a surprise: Microsoft Cobalt is also Windows 11-compatible.

This step is interesting because earlier, we used x86 chips from Intel and AMD for Windows 11 on Azure. Now, the tech world is very soft on native Windows 11 backing on ARM-type CPUs with Cobalt. Is this the start of a new era for Windows in the cloud?

But what makes this even more intriguing is that Microsoft Cobalt is not only about using Windows 11; it’s a new definition of performance.Microsoft saysthat Cobalt 100 VMs can provide up to 40% better performance than other ARM-based VMs. Indeed, it is quite a daring claim.

However, Cobalt is already being utilized for tasks such as video processing in Microsoft 365 and driving conversations on Microsoft Teams, which shows its worth in practical scenarios.

Microsoft is not just doing that. The big tech company is also strengthening its AI infrastructure by adding more GPU power, and it has made AMD’s MI300A GPU accessible through Microsoft’s cloud service.

This action shows not only Microsoft’s dedication to strong computing performance but also positions it as a top figure in developing AI infrastructure.

Thus, what is the significance of this for the tech industry? It shows a change towards more adaptable and high-performance cloud computing solutions.

Microsoft’s Cobalt doesn’t simply question current methods; it establishes a fresh norm. The cloud will shift in the coming days, and Microsoft’s Cobalt highlights this change.

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