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Azure Arc extends Azure management capabilities to Windows Server instances running outside Azure (on-premises or other clouds), enabling consistent governance, monitoring, and security.
You Should Know:
1. Enrollment via PowerShell:
- To enroll a Windows Server instance into Azure Arc using PowerShell, use the following commands:
</li> </ul> <h1>Install the Azure Arc agent</h1> Invoke-WebRequest -Uri https://aka.ms/azcmagent -OutFile AzCmAgent.exe .\AzCmAgent.exe /quiet
– Connect the server to Azure Arc:
azcmagent connect --resource-group "YourResourceGroup" --tenant-id "YourTenantID" --location "YourLocation" --subscription-id "YourSubscriptionID"
2. Azure Update Manager:
- Use the following command to check for updates on your Azure Arc-enabled servers:
Get-AzUpdateSummary -ResourceGroupName "YourResourceGroup" -Name "YourServerName"
3. Change Tracking and Inventory:
- Enable Change Tracking and Inventory via PowerShell:
Enable-AzChangeTracking -ResourceGroupName "YourResourceGroup" -Name "YourServerName"
4. Azure Monitor:
- Configure Azure Monitor to collect performance data:
Set-AzVMExtension -ResourceGroupName "YourResourceGroup" -VMName "YourServerName" -Name "AzureMonitorWindows" -Publisher "Microsoft.Azure.Monitor" -Type "AzureMonitorWindows" -TypeHandlerVersion "1.0"
5. Microsoft Defender for Cloud:
- Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud on your Azure Arc-enabled server:
Set-AzVMExtension -ResourceGroupName "YourResourceGroup" -VMName "YourServerName" -Name "AzureSecurityCenter" -Publisher "Microsoft.Azure.Security" -Type "IaaSAntimalware" -TypeHandlerVersion "1.5"
6. Azure Automation:
- Create and run an automation runbook:
New-AzAutomationRunbook -ResourceGroupName "YourResourceGroup" -AutomationAccountName "YourAutomationAccount" -Name "YourRunbook" -Type PowerShell Start-AzAutomationRunbook -ResourceGroupName "YourResourceGroup" -AutomationAccountName "YourAutomationAccount" -Name "YourRunbook"
7. Azure Site Recovery:
- Configure Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery:
Set-AzRecoveryServicesAsrReplicationProtectedItem -ProtectionContainerMapping "YourProtectionContainerMapping" -AzureToAzure -PrimaryAzureNetworkId "YourPrimaryNetworkId" -RecoveryAzureNetworkId "YourRecoveryNetworkId"
What Undercode Say:
Azure Arc significantly enhances the management of Windows Server instances, providing a unified approach to governance, monitoring, and security across hybrid environments. By leveraging PowerShell commands and Azure services, administrators can automate tasks, ensure compliance, and enhance security posture. The integration with Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Automation offers a comprehensive solution for managing on-premises and multi-cloud environments efficiently. For more detailed steps and configurations, refer to the official Azure Arc documentation.
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- Use the following command to check for updates on your Azure Arc-enabled servers:
