Cloud Automation makes enterprises grow rapidly

With the increase in the number of tasks each employee has to handle these days, automation has become a need of every business. Gone are the days when organizations kept records in black and white. This is the era of digitization. Smart managers have already taken the leap forward and migrated to the cloud because of the benefits it provides.

Top 3 Reasons Cloud Automation Is Important to Enterprises

• Reduced costs

With the Cloud, your mundane tasks are automated and thus the time and energy you need to get them done manually, are all streamlined, thereby reducing overall costs and keeping you productive.

• Better security and reliability

The cloud offers a better uptime than any of the traditional servers. That’s why applications hosted in the Cloud are much more reliable. In addition to this, the cloud also caters to the modern needs of security. With the increase in cybercrimes these days, it is quite difficult to put up with the latest security mechanisms in a traditional setup. Cloud providers take care of the security methods too.

• Improved collaboration

Cloud helps organizations come together and perform meetings like never before. With increased remote working and companies collaborating across borders, collaboration has to be improved. Cloud offers a multitude of options to collaborate in cyberspace like video conferencing, SIP Trunking, Video calling etc.

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MachPanel is the Next-Gen Cloud automation for cloud businesses

To all the modern challenges of CSPs, MachPanel offers a complete solution. Not only is there a built-in Marketplace to showcase the products, but there is also a robust reporting and Analytics system that has been developed keeping the current needs of reporting in mind. Billing and invoices are managed with its automatic subscription and recurring billing options. All this is present in one neat interface where there is less hassle, and with just a few simple steps it makes the challenge of selling seats quite easy along with running a smooth automated system.

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Common issues with Work Folders on Windows

There are many issues that users face while Work Folders integration, accessing data, or working with Work Folders native application. Today, we present solutions to a few common issues that most of our clients face after coming on Work Folders:

• The Issue: Users can’t access a Sync Share on the Work Folders server

Description:

The error message appears as follows:

You’re not set up on the server. Email your organization’s tech support and ask them if they can give you access to Work Folders. (0x80c80037)

Client: Windows Server.

Proposed Solution:

The users require access to a Sync Share. To give user or group the access, it is essential to perform the following steps on Work Folders Server:

1. Go to Server Manager > File and Storage Service > Work Folders
2. On Sync Share right-click to access Properties
3. Click Sync Access and the Add.
4. Enter the username or group that needs access and click OK.
5. Verify that the newly added user is listed under Users

MachPanel offers an easy way to handle this issue.  With the MachPanel Work Folders module, User Permissions and Sync share management can be set from the control panel itself. In addition to this, you can add Server Groups or Add Server under Server Group in either stand-alone or clustered mode with the MachPanel control panel.

• The Issue: Users can’t access a Sync Share on the Work Folders server

Description:

The error appears as:

Unspecified error (0x80004005)

Client:

Windows

Proposed Solution:

1. Click Azure Active Directory in Azure Portal and make sure that the same directory is used to create Work Folders proxy application. That must be selected.
2. Select Application proxy
3. Under Connector groups and connectors Verify connector is Active
4. If it is active, verify if the Application Proxy Connector server is online and make sure Microsoft AAD Application Proxy Connector (WAPCSvc) service is running.
5. Also verify, Work Folders server is online and the Windows Sync Share (SyncShareSvc) service is running.

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MachPanel Automation Solution for Work Folders

MachPanel is a diverse Cloud Automation Platform facilitating thousands of CSPs and businesses in their business automation journey. Its automation solution for Work Folders provides the data collaboration solution that is needed for modern business collaboration.

The Data Sync facility makes all your Work files and folders synced in the cloud so you do not have to go looking for the latest file version. It’s a complete Data sync and accessibility solution to let you expand your customer base. Make use of Detail storage locations manipulation, Segregation among multiple customers Work Folders, Detailed usage reporting feature, a Unified Portal, and many more.

Get aligned with the latest Work Folder offerings from MachPanel and enjoy the best data collaboration solution for your business.

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The roadmap to Digital transformation

Digital transformation is the thing of today.  The businesses that are “born-in-the-cloud” are in need of unified approaches that are only possible with Tech Giants working and collaboration together for better customer experiences. With business processes and cultures being evolved in new ways, the need of digital transformation exists to the core in today’s business space. Cloud migration, being a vital aspect in cloud businesses, is evolving in new ways.

Reduced Complexities, minimized costs

With SAP-Microsoft Partnership, there are new agreements and programs coming up on the face of the earth out of which the “cloud migration strategy to SAP S/4HANA on Azure” holds great importance. With this, customers get to experience reduced costs and complexities and stay in control of the top-notch technologies. This provides the customers with the best of both the worlds for the betterment of their cloud business.

The Embrace Program

Back in May, 2019, Microsoft officials announced the details about project “Embrace”. It’s a fine combination of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud along with global strategic service partners (GSSPs) where the focus is to provide an integrated SAP Cloud Platform enabling orchestration and third-party applications running in the cloud systems or on-premise systems. It might sound complex, but in fact it has reduced complexities in practicality to a lot.

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MachPanel Automation Platform for Microsoft CSP

MachPanel provides full automation and management of cloud business lifecycle making provision and management of cloud services easier for CSPs and making their life easier to the core. With MachPanel cloud migration are smooth and all business processes are streamlined, thanks to expert support and professional advices from the Team behind MachPanel. There are many features beneficial to CSPs like Tenant Provisioning and Management, Extensive Reporting, CSP Sync, Packaging and Bundling with customized Margins and much more.

Get started with MachPanel for smooth migrations and streamlined business operations for your cloud business.

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Microsoft has proposed the agreement based on a few valid reasons like simplifying the contracting procedure, clarifying and distinguishing roles and responsibilities in reference to regulatory requirements and to ensure there’s transparency for Microsoft and Microsoft partner network.

The new Agreement

In the latest Microsoft partner agreement, Microsoft replaces all previous Microsoft Agreements for Indirect Resellers and Indirect provider like the Microsoft Cloud Distributor Agreement (MCDA), the Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement Multi-Tier Amendment, Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement (MCRA), and the Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement for US Government Cloud. It also replaces Terms and Conditions Agreement.

The Microsoft partner agreement has a multiple business Microsoft CSP benefits to Partners like:

• Improved transparency that leads to Protection of long-term growth and a smooth business sail for Microsoft partner network.
• Easier adherence to solid business practices and privacy regulations
• Better understanding of roles and responsibilities for a continuous service delivery
• Establishment of trust due to adherence and strong business channel with sound business practices in Microsoft partner network.
• Providing administration access to third-party technical and customer service providers with full confidence.

What Partners need to do?

For organizations already under a CSP Program who are direct bill, indirect providers or indirect resellers, they need to sign up the latest MPA before the deadline approaches. The newer MPA addresses legal concerns in a better manner. Accepting the new Microsoft partner agreement allows for smooth transactions through Partner Center API or User Interface (aka Partner Center Dashboard). Failure to accept the MPA will lead to your organization not being able to add new subscriptions or add seats to existing subscriptions under the CSP Program and the Microsoft partner network. However, the organization will still be able to administer existing subscribers and users. The final deadline to accept the MPA and stay within the CSP Program is Aug. 31, 2020.

MachSol is providing guidance to CSPs including indirect resellers, indirect providers and Direct billing CSPs to adhere to the latest Partner agreement proposed by Microsoft for a smooth and streamlined Cloud Provision and administration experience.

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MachPanel Automation Platform for Microsoft CSP

MachPanel supports full-fledge automation and management of CSP business for Direct and Indirect CSPs.  The robust platform includes end-to-end business management where you can showcase, bundle and sell integrated offers and services through white labeled customized storefront, offer Microsoft O365 & Azure services and Control Billing and reporting with just a few clicks. A Detailed dashboard is there to display Analytics, BI dashboard and streamline Recurring Billing with Payment Processing.

Get on board with MachPanel to cater for all your CSP requirements regarding the new MPA and stay right on track with the latest CSP requirements.

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People who prefer to do things on their own opt for the first option: DIY cloud management, Nevertheless, there comes many phases where expert opinion or assistance is required and that makes them take the second option: Hire a Cloud Expert.

What is a Managed Cloud Service Provider?

A managed cloud provider allows its customers to opt for IT services that they wish to manage on their own and the rest of the services are left to the Service Provider to be managed. Services like infrastructure management and application level support are included in a Managed cloud service. Engineers at Managed Cloud Providers’ team are able to cater for networking and storage requirements, operating systems issues, more complex scenarios like tools and apps that are run on top of the basic or complex infrastructure.

Services of a Managed Cloud Service Provider

There are many technical and non-technical services provided by a managed cloud provider like DNS management, Architecture guidance, System monitoring, alerting, and reporting, A single point of contact for support, Security and compliance management, Performance testing and tuning, Database administration, System administration and operations (Ops), Developer support and training, Proactive communications and 24×7 support, Backup and disaster recovery solutions.

NextGen V/s Conventional Managed Service Providers

Enterprises needs evolve with more cloud adoptions and the need for agility and flexibility in combination with cost-effective solutions is ever-growing. Traditional managed service providers are not able to keep up the pace with the growing trends of cloud computing space. This leads to an evolution of next generation cloud providers that offer migration support with updates on daily basis, offer customization services and multi-cloud technologies.

MachPanel Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform

MachPanel is a Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform that brings together the needs of the NextGen businesses in a user-friendly manner. With easy automation and end-to-end service delivery and lifecycle management, MachPanel is #1 choice of CSPs who opt for cloud business automation. It supports Multi-tenancy and Segregation for Hosted Microsoft Hyper-V 2019 & SharePoint 2019, Work Folders Hosting (Microsoft Sync Share) Integration, Advanced Exchange Database Management to support database administrative operations and Exchange RBAC role group management and a secure environment with Google Authenticator for 2 Factor authentications. It offers a Hybrid Cloud Marketplace and robust Reporting mechanism for better analysis.

Stick around for more updates on cloud computing space and get your hands on MachPanel to get your business scaled in the right direction.

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CSPs now have to provide confirmation regarding the acceptance of MCA from the customers, before CSPs and resellers can place order of Microsoft Products and Services.

The new process

In the Partner dashboard, there exists a new addition to assist Microsoft Partners to better comply with new requirements. A Partner Center API is introduced along with the dashboard to provide information to partners. Partners have been required to adhere to confirmation from customer about the acceptance of this agreement on all transactions. Microsoft validates the format of emails after which the partner needs to correct the information if any piece of information is found incorrect.

The responsibility of customers accepting the Microsoft Cloud Agreement lies with the Microsoft Partner and also should keep a record of it. API users’ deadline for the compliance of these requirements has increased. It is now March 22, 2019. After this date, whenever a CSP Partner initiates any kind of transaction for customers (Existing or new) using Partner Center API, the information regarding customer information shall be checked before the transaction proceeds.

Since august 2018, there have been two methods to assist Partners: The Partner Center API and Partner Center Dashboard. In the former method, the acceptance is confirmed programmatically whereas in latter case, customer acceptance is confirmed manually.

When customers buy from an indirect reseller, they are buying the products that are developed by Microsoft, not the indirect seller. Hence, Microsoft expects the customers to accept the Microsoft Cloud Agreement set forth by Microsoft. It is for all the consumers who consume Microsoft Products.

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MachPanel – Your gateway to Cloud Business Success

The popular Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform – MachPanel, provides excellent services in Cloud Business Automation. It is the favorite control panel of Hosters which has also gained popularity in the Telco industry. MachPanel offers various automation modules for your business-like SharePoint, Exchange, Skype for Business, Hyper-V, turnkey solution deployments and much more. It provides SaaS and IaaS to CSPs for the growth of their business.

So, all you CSPs out there grab this opportunity to make MachPanel automate your business for better growth and scalability.

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