Softline has received Linux and Open Source Databases Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, confirming Softline's proven track record and expertise in migrating workloads based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or SUSE virtual machines, as well as open source MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL databases to Microsoft Azure.

Softline is a global Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP), providing cloud migration services globally for all migration stages of an organization’s transition to the cloud, including assessing readiness, scope of work and design.

Earlier this year, Softline earned Azure Expert MSP status and the global Azure Global Delivery Center supports Softline’s project implementations. Planning for further infrastructure maintenance in the Azure cloud is underway and will result in Softline providing support services such as monitoring, management, handling security incidents and environment optimization.

Manoj Kumar, Vice President of Cloud Managed Services WW at Softline: “In February, Softline received Microsoft Azure advance specialization for Windows Server and SQL Servers Migration to Azure, demonstrating deep knowledge, extensive experience and proven success in migrating Windows Server and SQL Server-based production workloads to Microsoft Azure.

“In March, by earning Linux and Open Source Databases Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, Softline has once again proven our deep expertise in migrating production workloads running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or SUSE virtual machines (and/or MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL databases in Microsoft Azure).”

Rodney Clarke, Corporate Vice President of Global Channel Sales at Microsoft: “The Linux, Open Source Databases to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization highlights the partners who can be viewed as most capable when it comes to migrating workloads running on open source technologies over to Azure. Softline clearly demonstrated that they have both the competency and the experience to offer clients a path to successful migration to the cloud.”