3.3.3 Describe the Purpose of Azure Arc

Description of the purpose of Azure Arc.

Arc utilises ARM to extend compliance and monitoring to a hybrid/multi-cloud configuration. Arc simplifies governance and management by providing a consistent multi-cloud and on-prem management platform. Arc provides a way to:

  • Manage your entire environment together.

  • Manage multi-cloud and hybrid VMs, Kubernetes clusters and databases.

  • Use familiar Azure services and management capabilities.

  • Continue using traditional ITOps with DevOps to support new cloud and native patterns.

  • Configure custom locations.

What can Azure Arc do Outside of Azure?

Arc current allows you to manage:

  • Servers

  • Kubernetes Clusters

  • Azure Data Services

  • SQL Server

  • Virtual Machines (Preview)