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npx mdskill add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/azure-arcProvides expert guidance for Azure Arc development and management tasks.
- Solves problems related to Arc-enabled Kubernetes, servers, data services, and Edge RAG workloads.
- Leverages Microsoft documentation and web resources via mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage.
- Applies best practices, design patterns, and troubleshooting strategies for Azure Arc environments.
- Delivers actionable recommendations and configurations for secure and efficient deployments.
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--- name: azure-arc description: Expert knowledge for Azure Arc development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when managing Arc-enabled Kubernetes, servers/VMs, data services, resource bridge, or Edge RAG workloads, and other Azure Arc related development tasks. Not for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (use azure-kubernetes-service), Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), Azure Stack Edge (use azure-stack-edge), Azure VMware Solution (use azure-vmware-solution). compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation. metadata: generated_at: "2026-06-07" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0" --- # Azure Arc Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Arc. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown. ## Category Index | Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L37-L70 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Arc issues: connectivity, extensions, GitOps, Kubernetes, servers/VMs, SQL, storage, site manager, resource bridge, workload orchestration, and Edge RAG. | | Best Practices | L71-L77 | Best practices for Azure Arc storage and data services: filesystem behavior, avoiding out-of-space issues, static retain workflows for Edge Volumes, and common usage FAQs. | | Decision Making | L78-L96 | Guidance on planning, sizing, licensing, connectivity, platform selection, and migration decisions for Azure Arc servers, Kubernetes, data services, SQL, and Edge RAG workloads. | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L97-L104 | Patterns for Arc data/compute design: container storage data flow, Arc Edge Volumes, HA/DR for Arc SQL MI and failover groups, and advanced Edge RAG data parsing. | | Limits & Quotas | L105-L115 | Limits, quotas, versions, and requirements for Arc-enabled Kubernetes, Edge RAG, Arc data services, resource bridge, and billing/ESU behavior for connected machines and Windows Server. | | Security | L116-L172 | Security, identity, and access control for Azure Arc: AD auth, TDE, keytabs/credential rotation, RBAC, network protection, Private Link, policies, and hardening for servers, Kubernetes, and SCVMM/vSphere. | | Configuration | L173-L257 | Configuring and operating Azure Arc: data services, container storage, GitOps, networking, agents, monitoring, extensions, and onboarding/management of Arc-enabled servers and Kubernetes. | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L258-L279 | Programmatic and automation patterns for Azure Arc: CLI/PowerShell/ARM/Ansible/Terraform usage, onboarding servers/VMs/K8s at scale, managing extensions, monitoring, and security integrations. | | Deployment | L280-L308 | Deploying and managing Azure Arc components: data controllers, Kubernetes extensions, resource bridge, SCVMM/VMware onboarding, monitoring agents, upgrades, DR/failover, and multicloud connectors. | ### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Fix blob upload and mirroring issues with managed identity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/blobs-not-uploaded | | Troubleshoot Azure Arc container storage deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/troubleshooting | | Troubleshoot failover group connection issues in Arc SQL | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/troubleshoot-managed-instance | | Troubleshoot configuration files for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/troubleshoot-managed-instance-configuration | | Collect Azure Arc data controller logs for troubleshooting | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/troubleshooting-get-logs | | Monitor and troubleshoot cert-manager for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/cert-manager-monitor-troubleshoot | | Diagnose Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes connection problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/diagnose-connection-issues | | Troubleshoot Arc-enabled Kubernetes extension failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/extensions-troubleshooting | | Resolve common issues for Arc-enabled Kubernetes and GitOps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/faq | | Troubleshoot Azure Key Vault Secret Store extension issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/secret-store-extension-troubleshooting | | Troubleshoot Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes platform and GitOps issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/troubleshooting | | Troubleshoot Azure Arc multicloud connector issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/multicloud-connector/troubleshoot-multicloud-connector | | Troubleshoot Azure Arc resource bridge deployment and connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/troubleshoot-resource-bridge | | Evaluate Arc on Azure VMs and handle errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/plan-evaluate-on-azure-virtual-machine | | Troubleshoot SSH connectivity to Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/ssh-arc-troubleshoot | | Diagnose Azure Connected Machine agent connection issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/troubleshoot-agent-onboard | | Handle disconnected scenarios for Azure Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/troubleshoot-connectivity | | Troubleshoot Azure Arc ESU licensing and patch delivery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/troubleshoot-extended-security-updates | | Troubleshoot networking problems for Azure Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/troubleshoot-networking | | Diagnose and fix Azure Arc server VM extension failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/troubleshoot-vm-extensions | | Clarify Azure Arc vs VMware vSphere usage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/vmware-faq | | Azure Arc site manager FAQ and behavioral clarifications | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/site-manager/faq | | Known issues and workarounds for Azure Arc site manager | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/site-manager/known-issues | | Troubleshoot common Azure Arc site manager problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/site-manager/troubleshooting | | Recover Azure Arc resource bridge VM after deletion | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/disaster-recovery | | Troubleshoot SCVMM-specific Azure Arc resource bridge deployment errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/troubleshoot-scvmm | | Troubleshoot guest management issues for Arc-enabled VMware | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/vmware-vsphere/troubleshoot-guest-management-issues | | Diagnose Azure Arc workload orchestration logs and errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/workload-orchestration/diagnose-problems | | Resolve known Azure Arc workload orchestration issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/workload-orchestration/known-issues | | Diagnose and fix Azure Arc workload orchestration issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/workload-orchestration/troubleshooting | ### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Handle Azure Arc container storage filesystem behaviors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/reference-filesystem-behavior | | Design for out-of-space conditions in Azure Arc storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/reference-filesystem-out-of-space | | Use static retain workflows for Azure Arc Edge Volumes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/static-retain | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Choose the right Azure Arc service for machines | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/choose-service | | Choose connectivity modes for Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/connectivity | | Plan Azure Arc-enabled data services deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/plan-azure-arc-data-services | | Plan and purchase Azure Arc SQL reserved capacity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/reserved-capacity-overview | | Choose SQL Managed Instance Azure Arc service tiers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/service-tiers | | Size Azure Arc-enabled data services deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/sizing-guidance | | Select validated Kubernetes platforms for Azure Arc data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/validation-program | | Use validated Kubernetes distributions for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/validation-program | | Choose cloud-native licensing and cost options for Arc servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/cloud-native/licensing-cost-management | | Plan and provision Azure Arc ESU licenses for WS2012 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/license-extended-security-updates | | Migrate legacy Log Analytics agents via Azure Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/migrate-legacy-agents | | Modernize server management from Config Manager to Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/modernize-server-management | | Plan large-scale Azure Arc server deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/plan-at-scale-deployment | | Plan migration of Arc-managed servers to Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/scenario-migrate-to-azure | | Understand Azure Arc-enabled services validation program | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/validation-program/overview | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Control cloud data flow in Azure Container Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-ingest-data-flow | | Design data flows using Azure Arc Edge Volumes options | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/storage-options | | Plan disaster recovery with failover groups for Arc SQL | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/managed-instance-disaster-recovery | | Design high availability for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/managed-instance-high-availability | ### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Disconnected operation behavior for Arc container storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/disconnected-operations | | Meet network requirements for Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/network-requirements | | Review system requirements and constraints for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/system-requirements | | Maintain Azure Arc resource bridge health and uptime | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/maintenance | | Understand Azure Arc ESU billing rules and timing | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/billing-extended-security-updates | | Billing behavior for Windows Server pay-as-you-go via Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/billing-windows-server-pay-go | | Review prerequisites and supported environments for Connected Machine agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/prerequisites | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Secure Azure Arc access via Azure Firewall Explicit Proxy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/azure-firewall-explicit-proxy | | Configure OneLake identity for Azure Arc cloud subvolumes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-configure-onelake-identity | | Configure workload identity for Arc container subvolumes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-configure-workload-identity | | Configure localhost token endpoint for Arc container storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-enable-local-identity-access | | Understand AD authentication modes for Azure Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/active-directory-introduction | | Prepare Active Directory for Azure Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/active-directory-prerequisites | | Manually configure TDE for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/configure-transparent-data-encryption-manually | | Enable or disable TDE on Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/configure-transparent-data-encryption-sql-managed-instance | | Connect to AD-authenticated Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/connect-active-directory-sql-managed-instance | | Deploy Active Directory connector for Arc SQL using CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/deploy-active-directory-connector-cli | | Manage Active Directory connector for Arc SQL via Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/deploy-active-directory-connector-portal | | Deploy AD-integrated SQL Managed Instance on Azure Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/deploy-active-directory-sql-managed-instance | | Deploy AD-integrated Arc SQL Managed Instance using CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/deploy-active-directory-sql-managed-instance-cli | | Deploy customer-managed keytab AD connector for Arc SQL | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/deploy-customer-managed-keytab-active-directory-connector | | Deploy system-managed keytab AD connector for Arc SQL | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/deploy-system-managed-keytab-active-directory-connector | | Apply least-privilege access for Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/least-privilege | | Rotate customer-managed keytabs for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/rotate-customer-managed-keytab | | Rotate service-managed credentials for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/rotate-sql-managed-instance-credentials | | Rotate user TLS certificates for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/rotate-user-tls-certificate | | Configure Azure RBAC for Arc-enabled Kubernetes authorization | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/azure-rbac | | Securely connect to Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/cluster-connect | | Apply Azure RBAC authorization to Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-azure-rbac | | Protect data and secrets in Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-secure-your-data | | Implement network security for Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-secure-your-network | | Secure operations and access for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-secure-your-operations | | Harden the platform for Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-secure-your-platform | | Secure workloads and containers on Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-secure-your-workloads | | Comprehensive security guidance for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-security-book | | Implement workload identity federation for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-workload-identity | | Configure identity and access options for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/identity-access-overview | | Use built-in Azure Policy definitions for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/policy-reference | | Configure Private Link connectivity for Arc-enabled Kubernetes clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/private-link | | Configure workload identity federation on Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/workload-identity | | Evaluate security configuration for Azure Arc resource bridge | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/security-overview | | Enforce governance and guest configuration with Azure Arc Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/cloud-native/governance-policy | | Implement identity and access management for Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/cloud-native/identity-access | | Use managed identity on Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/managed-identity-authentication | | Use service principals for Arc at-scale onboarding | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-service-principal | | Use built-in Azure Policy definitions for Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/policy-reference | | Secure Azure Arc servers with Private Link endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/private-link-security | | Apply regulatory compliance policies to Azure Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/security-controls-policy | | Understand data collection and privacy for Azure Arc servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/security-data-privacy | | Secure and customize VM extensions on Azure Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/security-extensions | | Configure identity and authorization for Azure Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/security-identity-authorization | | Configure network security for Azure Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/security-networking | | Check Azure Arc site security baseline compliance status | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/site-manager/view-security-compliance-status | | Azure RBAC built-in roles for Arc-enabled SCVMM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/built-in-roles | | Define custom RBAC roles for Arc-enabled SCVMM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/create-custom-roles | | Configure self-service RBAC access to SCVMM via Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/set-up-and-manage-self-service-access-scvmm | | Use built-in RBAC roles for Arc-enabled VMware vSphere | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/vmware-vsphere/built-in-roles | | Create custom RBAC roles for Arc-enabled VMware vSphere | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/vmware-vsphere/create-custom-roles | | Configure self-service RBAC for VMware resources via Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/vmware-vsphere/setup-and-manage-self-service-access | | Set up RBAC for Arc workload orchestration resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/workload-orchestration/rbac-guide | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure Azure Monitor for Arc container storage clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-azure-monitor-kubernetes | | Configure blob index and metadata tags from Edge Volumes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-blob-index-metadata-tags | | Configure Cloud Ingest subvolumes for Azure Arc Edge Volumes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-configure-cloud-ingest-subvolumes | | Configure Cloud Mirror subvolumes and sync frequency | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-configure-cloud-mirror-subvolumes | | Configure Local Shared Edge Volumes in Azure Container Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-configure-local-shared-edge-volumes | | Map file paths to cloud object paths in Azure Container Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-map-names | | Prepare Linux hosts for Azure Arc Edge Volumes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-prepare-linux-edge-volumes | | Set up Prometheus and Grafana for Arc container storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/container-storage/howto-third-party-monitoring | | Run automated validation tests for Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/automated-integration-testing | | Back up the Azure Arc data controller database | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/backup-controller-database | | Clean up residual Arc data controller Kubernetes objects | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/clean-up-past-installation | | Configure SQL Managed Instance enabled by Azure Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/configure-managed-instance | | Create custom configuration templates for Arc data controller | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/create-custom-configuration-template | | Delete Azure Arc-enabled data services resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/delete-azure-resources | | Install and manage the arcdata Azure CLI extension | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/install-arcdata-extension | | Configure maintenance windows for Azure Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/maintenance-window | | Configure pod scheduling for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/pod-scheduling | | Configure point-in-time restore for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/point-in-time-restore | | Reprovision broken replicas in Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/reprovision-replica | | Resize persistent volume claims for Azure Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/resize-persistent-volume-claim | | Configure resource sync for Arc-enabled data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/resource-sync | | Configure storage for Azure Arc-enabled data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/storage-configuration | | Uninstall Azure Arc-enabled data services and artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/uninstall-azure-arc-data-controller | | Update service principal credentials in Arc data controller | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/update-service-principal-credentials | | Enable automatic upgrades for Arc SQL Managed Instance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/upgrade-sql-managed-instance-auto | | Upload Arc data services logs to Azure Monitor | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/upload-logs | | Upload Arc data services metrics to Azure Monitor | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/upload-metrics | | Upload usage, metrics, and logs for Arc data services | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/upload-metrics-and-logs-to-azure-monitor | | Upload Arc data services usage data to Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/upload-usage-data | | Map Azure Arc data services to release versions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/version-log | | View Arc data services inventory in Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/view-arc-data-services-inventory-in-azure-portal | | Upload Arc data services billing data to Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/view-billing-data-in-azure | | View Arc data controller resource in Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/view-data-controller-in-azure-portal | | Use Azure Arc gateway to simplify Kubernetes networking | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/arc-gateway-simplify-networking | | Configure egress TLS trust with cert-manager on Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/cert-manager-egress | | Configure ingress TLS with cert-manager on Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/cert-manager-ingress | | Use cluster connect to access Arc-enabled Kubernetes securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/conceptual-cluster-connect | | Configure custom locations for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/custom-locations | | Configure and manage Azure Arc Kubernetes extensions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/extensions | | Configure GitOps (Flux v2) parameters on Azure Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/gitops-flux2-parameters | | Use Azure portal Kubernetes resource view for Arc-enabled clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/kubernetes-resource-view | | Use version-managed extensions on Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/managed-extensions | | Monitor Flux v2 GitOps status on Arc and AKS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/monitor-gitops-flux-2 | | Configure Azure Key Vault Secret Store extension for Arc Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/secret-store-extension | | Configure Azure Key Vault Secret Store Extension on Arc Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/secret-store-extension-reference | | Configure AKV Secrets Provider extension on Arc Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/tutorial-akv-secrets-provider | | Apply Flux v2 configurations at scale with Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/use-azure-policy-flux-2 | | Configure Azure Arc network endpoints, ports, and protocols | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/network-requirements-consolidated | | Configure network requirements for Azure Arc resource bridge | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/network-requirements | | Meet system requirements for Azure Arc resource bridge | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/system-requirements | | Configure Azure Arc gateway network endpoints and usage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/arc-gateway | | Allowed Azure Arc gateway endpoints for servers and Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/arc-gateway-endpoints | | Run azcmagent check to validate Arc network connectivity | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-check | | Configure Azure Connected Machine agent settings with azcmagent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-config | | Disconnect Azure Arc servers safely with azcmagent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-disconnect | | Manage Azure Arc VM extensions locally with azcmagent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-extension | | Generate onboarding keys with azcmagent genkey for Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-genkey | | Discover azcmagent commands with the help subcommand | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-help | | View Azure Connected Machine agent license via azcmagent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-license | | Collect Azure Arc agent logs with azcmagent logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-logs | | Inspect Azure Connected Machine agent status with azcmagent show | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-show | | Use azcmagent upgrade to update Azure Arc agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-upgrade | | Check installed Azure Arc agent version with azcmagent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-version | | Deploy Azure Monitor Agent to Arc via Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/deploy-ama-policy | | Deploy Azure management services to Arc at scale | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/deploy-management-services | | Configure and manage Azure Connected Machine agent versions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-agent | | Configure proxy settings for Azure Connected Machine agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-agent-proxy-settings | | Enable automatic VM extension upgrades on Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-automatic-vm-extension-upgrade | | Manage VM extensions on Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-vm-extensions | | Manage Arc VM extensions via Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-vm-extensions-portal | | Deploy Arc VM extensions via ARM templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-vm-extensions-template | | Configure network requirements for Azure Arc Connected Machine agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/network-requirements | | Use portal deployment script to onboard Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-portal | | Onboard Arc servers via Windows Admin Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-windows-admin-center | | Onboard Windows Server to Arc via setup wizard | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-windows-server | | Organize Arc server inventory with tags and hierarchies | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/organize-inventory-servers | | Use Azure Machine Configuration and remote access with Arc servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/security-machine-configuration | | Enable SSH remoting to Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/ssh-arc-overview | | Use PowerShell remoting over SSH with Arc servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/ssh-arc-powershell-remoting | | Configure Azure Monitor alerts for Azure Arc sites | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/site-manager/how-to-configure-monitor-site | | Use onboarding scripts to configure Azure Arc workload orchestration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/workload-orchestration/onboarding-scripts | ### Integrations & Coding Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Azure CLI az arcdata command reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/about-arcdata-extension | | Run Azure Resource Graph queries for Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/resource-graph-samples | | Use Azure Arc WS2012 ESU ARM APIs programmatically | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/api-extended-security-updates | | Use azcmagent CLI to manage Azure Arc servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent | | Connect servers to Azure Arc with azcmagent connect | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azcmagent-connect | | Manage Azure Arc VM extensions using Ansible | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-vm-extensions-ansible | | Manage Arc VM extensions using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-vm-extensions-cli | | Manage Arc VM extensions with PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/manage-vm-extensions-powershell | | Migrate to Azure Monitor Agent with Ansible | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/migrate-azure-monitor-agent-ansible | | Onboard Azure Arc servers at scale with Ansible | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-ansible-playbooks | | Use Config Manager task sequences for Arc onboarding | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-configuration-manager-custom-task | | Onboard Arc servers at scale with Config Manager | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-configuration-manager-powershell | | Onboard Arc servers via Group Policy and PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-group-policy-powershell | | Connect machines to Azure Arc using Azure PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/onboard-powershell | | Run Azure Resource Graph 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Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/create-data-controller-direct-cli | | Prepare prerequisites for direct-connect Arc data controller | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/create-data-controller-direct-prerequisites | | Configure Arc SQL failover groups with CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/managed-instance-disaster-recovery-cli | | Configure Arc SQL disaster recovery in Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/managed-instance-disaster-recovery-portal | | Install and test pre-release Arc data services builds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/data/preview-testing | | Manage Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes agent upgrades and support policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/agent-upgrade | | Deploy cert-manager extension on Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/cert-manager-deploy | | Use and manage extensions on Arc-enabled Kubernetes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/kubernetes/extensions-release | | Onboard Amazon EKS clusters to Azure Arc via multicloud connector | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/multicloud-connector/onboard-elastic-kubernetes-service-clusters-arc | | Onboard multicloud VMs to Azure Arc with the connector | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/multicloud-connector/onboard-multicloud-vms-arc | | Use Azure CLI commands to deploy Arc resource bridge | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/deploy-cli | | Track Azure Arc resource bridge releases and support | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/release-notes | | Upgrade Azure Arc resource bridge safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/upgrade | | Deploy Azure Monitor Agent on Arc-enabled servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/azure-monitor-agent-deployment | | Choose deployment options for Azure Connected Machine agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/deployment-options | | Maintain and administer Arc-enabled SCVMM environments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/administer-arc-scvmm | | Deliver Extended Security Updates to SCVMM VMs via Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/deliver-esus-for-system-center-virtual-machine-manager-vms | | Install Azure Arc agents on SCVMM VMs at scale | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/enable-guest-management-at-scale | | Cleanly remove SCVMM environments from Azure Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/remove-scvmm-from-azure-arc | | Support matrix and prerequisites for Arc-enabled SCVMM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/support-matrix-for-system-center-virtual-machine-manager | | Upgrade the Azure Arc resource bridge for SCVMM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/system-center-virtual-machine-manager/upgrade-azure-arc-resource-bridge | | Review support matrix for Arc-enabled VMware vSphere | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/vmware-vsphere/support-matrix-for-arc-enabled-vmware-vsphere | | Switch existing Arc-enabled VMware vSphere to new version | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/vmware-vsphere/switch-to-new-version | | Deploy Azure Arc workload orchestration resources from Git with Bicep | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/workload-orchestration/workload-orchestration-multicluster-git |
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