What is Azure Arc?
Maintain control and security across your entire IT landscape
Azure Arc extends Azure management and services to any infrastructure, whether on-premises, multi-cloud, or edge, providing a unified control plane to manage and secure diverse environments. By bringing Azure management to your hybrid and multi-cloud setups, Azure Arc allows for consistent operations, governance, and compliance, making it easier to maintain control and security across your entire IT landscape.
The Benefits of Centralized Management Across Environments with Azure Arc
Azure Arc simplifies complex environments by bringing key Azure capabilities to any infrastructure. Check out the key benefits that Azure Arc brings to your organization, making it a vital tool for modern business leaders.
Reduced Complexity
Centralize management of your on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments, reducing complexity.
Enhanced Security
Apply Azure security policies and standards uniformly across all environments, ensuring comprehensive protection and compliance.
Operational Consistency
Maintain consistent operations and governance across diverse environments, enabling smoother and more predictable management.
Increased Visibility
Get visibility into your entire IT environment, ensuring better monitoring, management, and decision-making.
Is Azure Arc right for your organization? Five key questions to ask.
It’s not uncommon for businesses to have clouds spread across multiple vendors and private data centers. Azure Arc may be the solution for you.
Key Features that Define Azure Arc
Azure Arc simplifies management and governance, making it easier for organizations to maintain control and security. Here’s a closer look at the features that Azure Arc brings to your IT operations.
Azure Resource Manager Integration
Project non-Azure resources into Azure Resource Manager for centralized management.
Kubernetes Management
Attach and configure Kubernetes clusters running anywhere, with support for multiple distributions.
Azure Data Services
Run Azure data services on-premises, at the edge, and in public clouds using Kubernetes.
DevOps and ITOps Integration
Introduce DevOps practices while using traditional ITOps for seamless operations.
Custom Locations
Configure custom locations on top of Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters for targeted deployments.
Role-based Access Control
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to manage access and security across your environments.
Azure Policy
Ensure zero-touch compliance and configuration for Kubernetes clusters using Azure Policy.
GitOps
Deploy configurations across one or more clusters from Git repositories using GitOps.
Virtual Machine Management
Perform lifecycle and management operations for virtual machines in VMware vSphere and Azure Stack HCI environments.
Unified Experience
View and manage your Azure Arc-enabled resources through the Azure portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, or Azure REST API.
Azure Update ManagementÂ
Manage updates for your Windows and Linux systems across various environments, whether they are on-premises, in Azure, or in other cloud platforms.Â
Extended Security Updates (ESUs)
Ensure that even your legacy systems remain secure while you plan for migration or upgrading.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint IntegrationÂ
Extend Microsoft’s Defender for Endpoint capabilities to non-Azure servers, providing unified security management across all your connected resources.Â
Why Choose Velosio as Your Microsoft Partner?
No partner has as rich of a history in the Microsoft ecosystem as Velosio. We are a Global ISV Development partner capable of building, connecting, implementing, and supporting the entire Microsoft stack from Office 365 to the entire Business Application Cloud Suite.
By partnering with Velosio you can ensure:
Industry Expertise
Velosio’s seasoned advisors specialize in midmarket companies, ensuring tailored solutions that address specific industry needs. This gives us a unique edge in the ability to provide insights and strategies that drive real results.
Cloud Applications Leadership
As a leading cloud applications partner, Velosio empowers businesses to leverage cloud technology effectively. Whether it’s Dynamics 365, Azure, or Office 365, Velosio guides clients toward competitive advantages.
Transformative Solutions
Velosio’s deployment models swiftly guide clients to the right solution, helping them maximize their technology investments. From ERP to CRM, Velosio ensures that businesses stay ahead in today’s dynamic market.
Your Success is Our Focus
You won’t find a partner with people more passionate about making their clients into heroes. Velosio attracts the most experienced consultants and technologists around who go beyond implementation. Our team is dedicated to helping you unlock the full potential of Azure Arc.
Whether you’re curious about our software solutions, services, or support, we’re ready to answer all your questions.
Azure Arc Pricing
Azure Arc pricing is designed to be flexible and customizable to fit the needs of your organization. The core control plane, which includes basic inventory, management, and automation capabilities, is free. Additional services, such as Azure Arc-enabled data services, Kubernetes, and security and monitoring, are available with varying pricing models.
For more detailed pricing on Azure Arc and to customize your cost estimates, speak with one of our experts here at Velosio.
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Azure Arc Frequently Asked Questions
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