Azure Arc enables organizations to run Azure data services across on-premises, multicloud, and edge environments with consistent workflows and unified management. This article outlines how Azure Arc brings Azure innovation to any infrastructure, boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and improving governance. Read the article and contact Thales Security to discuss how Azure Arc can support your data strategy.
Azure Arc is a management platform that simplifies governance and management of hybrid resources across data centers, multiple clouds, and edge environments. It allows organizations to manage their non-Azure and on-premises resources as if they were running in Azure, providing a consistent experience with familiar Azure services and management capabilities.
What types of resources can Azure Arc manage?
Azure Arc enables management of various resource types, including Windows and Linux servers, virtual machines, Kubernetes clusters, and Azure data services. This includes the ability to manage SQL Server instances and run Azure data services on-premises or in public clouds using Kubernetes.
What are the key features of Azure Arc?
Key features of Azure Arc include consistent inventory and management across environments, the ability to configure Azure VM extensions for monitoring and security, GitOps for deploying configurations, and zero-touch compliance for Kubernetes clusters. Additionally, it supports lifecycle management operations for VMs and provides a unified experience through various Azure tools.