Microsoft Azure Arc
Extend Azure management and services to any infrastructure.
Overview
Microsoft Azure Arc simplifies governance and management by delivering a consistent multicloud and on-premises management platform. It allows you to manage your entire environment by projecting your existing non-Azure and on-premises resources into Azure Resource Manager. This enables you to manage virtual machines, Kubernetes clusters, and databases as if they are running in Azure, using familiar Azure services and management capabilities.
✨ Key Features
- Unified management for servers, Kubernetes clusters, and data services
- Azure Policy for governance and compliance
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for all resources
- Integration with Azure Monitor and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- GitOps for Kubernetes configuration management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the broader Azure ecosystem
- Single control plane for managing diverse resources
- Strong focus on extending Azure's native governance and security capabilities
Unique Value: Provides a single pane of glass to manage and govern resources across on-premises, edge, and multi-cloud environments using the familiar Azure portal and APIs.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing on-premises Windows and Linux servers through the Azure portal
- Applying Azure policies to Kubernetes clusters running on other clouds
- Deploying Azure SQL Managed Instance on-premises
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations with no intention of using the Azure control plane
- Environments that are completely air-gapped with no connectivity to Azure
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike platforms that create their own management layer, Azure Arc extends the existing, robust Azure Resource Manager, providing a more native and consistent experience for Azure users.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans (Developer, Standard, Professional Direct, Premier) tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Control plane functionality for resource organization, tagging, and access control is free. Additional services like Microsoft Defender for Cloud or Azure Monitor have their own pricing.
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