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npx mdskill add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/azure-localProvides expert guidance for Azure Local development and deployment
- Solves design and troubleshooting challenges for Azure Local VMs, SDN, and Arc-enabled VMs
- Leverages Microsoft Docs and network resources via mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage
- Applies best practices, architecture patterns, and security standards to recommend solutions
- Delivers actionable insights through structured documentation and configuration guidance
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--- name: azure-local description: Expert knowledge for Azure Local development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when planning Azure Local VM/SDN designs, Arc-enabled VM lifecycle, disconnected setups, or SAN/storage integrations, and other Azure Local related development tasks. Not for Microsoft Foundry Local (use microsoft-foundry-local), Azure Stack Edge (use azure-stack-edge), Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (use azure-kubernetes-service). 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 Local Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Local. 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-L75 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Local deployment, SDN/NSG, Arc-enabled VM, health, logging, upgrade, migration, and known-issues across connected and disconnected environments. | | Best Practices | L76-L85 | Guidance on networking, rack-aware deployment prep, metric alerts, and supported VM/update operations to keep Azure Local clusters healthy, compliant, and manageable. | | Decision Making | L86-L99 | Guidance for planning Azure Local deployments: choosing VM models, migration paths, storage, networking, private endpoints, billing, scale, edge orchestrators, and upgrade strategies. | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L100-L128 | Designing resilient Azure Local architectures: SDN topologies, rack-aware and disconnected network patterns, load balancing, Fibre Channel layouts, and VM/cluster disaster recovery planning | | Limits & Quotas | L129-L133 | Arc-enabled VM scale, capacity, and resource limits in Azure Local, including max VMs, operations, and constraints for planning and managing deployments. | | Security | L134-L180 | Security and compliance guidance for Azure Local: identity/RBAC, certificates/PKI, NSGs/firewalls, BitLocker, Defender, logging, and mappings to standards like FedRAMP, HIPAA, ISO, and PCI. | | Configuration | L181-L300 | Configuring and operating Azure Local: networking, storage, GPUs, SDN, monitoring, alerts, updates, availability zones, migrations, multi-rack, disconnected use, and Arc/VM lifecycle management. | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L301-L324 | VM image prep and migration patterns, external SAN and storage integration, and connecting/migrating VMs (Azure, VMware, Hyper-V) to Azure Local using SSH/RDP, Arc, and automation tools. | | Deployment | L325-L368 | End-to-end guidance for deploying, updating, and migrating Azure Local/Stack HCI environments, including SDN, disconnected setups, small form factor, and workload-specific (SQL, containers, VMs) scenarios. | ### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Troubleshoot SDN on Azure Local with Arc | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/sdn-frequently-asked-questions?view=azloc-2605 | | Validate rack aware cluster readiness using LLDP validator | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/rack-aware-cluster-readiness-check?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot simplified machine provisioning for Azure Local (preview) | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/troubleshoot-simplified-machine-provisioning?view=azloc-2605 | | Resolve common Azure Local deployment and connectivity issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/faq?view=azloc-2605 | | Resolve known issues in Azure Local releases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/known-issues?view=azloc-2605 | | Collect logs for Azure Local Arc-enabled VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/collect-log-files-arc-enabled-vms?view=azloc-2605 | | Collect and upload Azure Local diagnostic logs to Microsoft | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/collect-logs?view=azloc-2605 | | Use appliance fallback logging for Azure Local disconnected VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-fallback?view=azloc-2605 | | Review known issues for Azure Local disconnected operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-known-issues?view=azloc-2605 | | Collect on-demand logs with PowerShell for Azure Local disconnected | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-on-demand-logs?view=azloc-2605 | | Use drift detection to diagnose Azure Local configuration issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/drift-detection?view=azloc-2605 | | Track and understand Health Service actions in Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/health-service-actions?view=azloc-2605 | | Interpret and resolve Azure Local Health Service faults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/health-service-faults?view=azloc-2605 | | Use AKS Arc Support Tool to remediate Azure Local infrastructure issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/remediate-support-tool-infrastructure?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Remote Support Arc extension for Azure Local diagnostics | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/remote-support-arc-extension?view=azloc-2605 | | Collect SDN logs on Azure Local for support | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/sdn-log-collection?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local SDN and NSG connectivity issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/sdn-troubleshooting?view=azloc-2605 | | Run Azure Local Support Diagnostic Tool for issue resolution | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/support-tools?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local Arc-enabled virtual machines | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-arc-enabled-vms?view=azloc-2605 | | Collect traces and logs for common SDN issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-common-sdn-issues?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local registration failures in Configurator app | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-deployment-configurator-app?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local deployment validation issues via Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-deployment?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot SDN deployment via Windows Admin Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-sdn-deployment?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot SDN Software Load Balancer data path | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/troubleshoot-software-load-balancer?view=azloc-2605 | | Unregister and re-register Azure Local machines safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/unregister-register-machine?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local VM migrations with Azure Migrate | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-troubleshoot?view=azloc-2605 | | Resolve Azure Local migration known issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migration-known-issues?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local multi-rack Arc-enabled VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-troubleshoot-arc-enabled-vms?view=azloc-2605 | | Known and fixed issues in Azure Local 23xx releases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/previous-releases/known-issues-23?view=azloc-2605 | | Known and fixed issues in Azure Local 24xx releases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/previous-releases/known-issues-24?view=azloc-2605 | | Collect support packages and logs from Azure Local devices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-collect-system-logs?view=azloc-2605 | | Resolve known issues in Azure Local small form factor | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-known-issues?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local small form factor deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-troubleshoot?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local 23H2 solution updates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/update/update-troubleshooting-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Troubleshoot Azure Local upgrade failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/upgrade/troubleshoot-upgrade-to-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | ### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Apply Network ATC best practices for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/network-atc-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare network and hardware for rack aware cluster deployment | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/rack-aware-cluster-deploy-prep?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable recommended metric alert rules for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/set-up-recommended-alert-rules?view=azloc-2605 | | Use supported operations on Azure Local VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-operations?view=azloc-2605 | | Use supported operations for Azure Local multi-rack Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-virtual-machine-operations?view=azloc-2605 | | Best practices for Azure Local update management | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/update/update-best-practices?view=azloc-2605 | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Choose Azure Local VM management model | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/compare-vm-management-capabilities?view=azloc-2605 | | Decide between Azure Local and Windows Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/compare-windows-server?view=azloc-2605 | | Evaluate and configure external SAN storage for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/external-storage-support?view=azloc-2605 | | Decide how to use private endpoints with Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/about-private-endpoints?view=azloc-2605 | | Understand billing and capacity pricing for Azure Local disconnected | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-billing?view=azloc-2605 | | Choose Azure Local VM migration options | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migration-options-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Select a network reference pattern for Azure Local disaggregated deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/choose-network-pattern-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Select appropriate Azure Local deployment scale | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/scalability-deployments?view=azloc-2605 | | Choose container orchestrators for Azure Local edge devices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-container-orchestrators?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan upgrade path to Azure Local 23H2 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/upgrade/about-upgrades-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | ### Architecture & Design Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Plan SDN infrastructure for Azure Local 23H2 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/plan-software-defined-networking-infrastructure-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Apply network reference patterns for Azure Local rack aware clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/rack-aware-cluster-reference-architecture?view=azloc-2605 | | Design room-to-room connectivity for Azure Local rack aware clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/rack-aware-cluster-room-to-room-connectivity?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan SDN Multisite topology and disaster recovery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/sdn-multisite-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Choose SDN management methods on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/sdn-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Design resilient infrastructure for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disaster-recovery-infrastructure-resiliency?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan disaster recovery for Azure Local VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disaster-recovery-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Design resilient virtual machines on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disaster-recovery-vm-resiliency?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan dedicated management clusters for disconnected Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-control-plane-appliance?view=azloc-2605 | | Design networks for Azure Local disconnected operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-network?view=azloc-2605 | | Load balance multiple SDN logical networks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/load-balance-multiple-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Choose Azure Local deployment network pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/choose-network-pattern?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan Fiber Channel disaggregated pattern without backup network | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/fiber-channel-no-backup-disaggregated-pattern?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan Fiber Channel disaggregated pattern with backup network | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/fiber-channel-with-backup-disaggregated-pattern?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan four-node switchless dual-link Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/four-node-switchless-two-switches-two-links?view=azloc-2605 | | Understand network reference patterns for Azure Local disaggregated deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/network-patterns-overview-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Understand Azure Local network reference patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/network-patterns-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Consider SDN design for Azure Local network patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/network-patterns-sdn-considerations?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan single-server storage network pattern for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/single-server-deployment?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan three-node switchless single-link Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/three-node-switchless-two-switches-single-link?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan three-node switchless dual-link Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/three-node-switchless-two-switches-two-links?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan two-node switched converged Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/two-node-switched-converged?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan two-node switched non-converged Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/two-node-switched-non-converged?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan two-node switchless single-switch Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/two-node-switchless-single-switch?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan two-node switchless dual-switch Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/two-node-switchless-two-switches?view=azloc-2605 | ### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Understand Azure Local Arc VM management limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/azure-arc-vms-faq?view=azloc-2605 | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Align Azure Local deployments with FedRAMP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/assurance/azure-stack-fedramp-guidance?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Azure Local to support HIPAA compliance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/assurance/azure-stack-hipaa-guidance?view=azloc-2605 | | Map Azure Local controls to ISO 27001 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/assurance/azure-stack-iso27001-guidance?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Azure Local for PCI DSS compliance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/assurance/azure-stack-pci-dss-guidance?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure firewall rules and endpoints for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/firewall-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Azure verification for VMs on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/azure-verification?view=azloc-2605 | | Assign Azure Arc permissions for Azure Local deployment | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-arc-register-server-permissions?view=azloc-2605 | | Use local identity with Azure Key Vault for deployment | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-local-identity-with-key-vault?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare Active Directory for Azure Local deployment | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-prep-active-directory?view=azloc-2605 | | Assign RBAC roles for Azure Local VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/assign-vm-rbac-roles?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Extended Security Updates on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/azure-benefits-esu?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure managed identity for enhanced Azure Local management | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/azure-enhanced-management-managed-identity?view=azloc-2605 | | Use tags with SDN network security groups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/configure-network-security-groups-with-tags?view=azloc-2605 | | Plan identity and roles for Azure Local disconnected environments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-identity?view=azloc-2605 | | Meet PKI and certificate requirements for Azure Local disconnected | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-pki?view=azloc-2605 | | Apply security controls to Azure Local disconnected VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-security?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Kerberos SPN authentication with SDN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/kerberos-with-spn?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage BitLocker encryption and recovery keys on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-bitlocker?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable default network access policies for VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-default-network-access-policies-virtual-machines-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Rotate deployment user password and internal secrets on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-secrets-rotation?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage default security baseline and drift control on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-secure-baseline?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage Secure Boot certificate updates and CVE-2023-24932 mitigations on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-secure-boot-updates?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage security settings after upgrading Azure Local from Azure Stack HCI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-security-post-upgrade?view=azloc-2605 | | Secure Azure Local using Microsoft Defender for Cloud | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-security-with-defender-for-cloud?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure syslog forwarding from Azure Local to SIEM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-syslog-forwarding?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Application Control policies on Azure Local 23H2 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-wdac?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Network Controller communication security | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/nc-security?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage certificates for SDN Network Controller | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/sdn-manage-certs?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable guest attestation for Azure Local Trusted launch VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/trusted-launch-guest-attestation?view=azloc-2605 | | Back up and restore Trusted launch guest state keys | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/trusted-launch-vm-import-key?view=azloc-2605 | | Renew SDN Network Controller certificates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/update-network-controller-certificates?view=azloc-2605 | | Renew SDN infrastructure and SLB certificates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/update-sdn-infrastructure-certificates?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure SDN network security groups with PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/use-datacenter-firewall-powershell?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure SDN network security groups in WAC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/use-datacenter-firewall-windows-admin-center?view=azloc-2605 | | Use built-in RBAC roles for Azure Local multi-rack VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-assign-vm-rbac-roles?view=azloc-2605 | | Create network security groups for Azure Local multi-rack VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-network-security-groups?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage NSGs and security rules on Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-manage-network-security-groups?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure custom AD permissions and DNS for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/configure-custom-settings-active-directory?view=azloc-2605 | | Review security updates for Azure Local 23xx releases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/previous-releases/security-update-23?view=azloc-2605 | | Review security updates for Azure Local 24xx releases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/previous-releases/security-update-24?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure firewall FQDN allowlists for Azure Local edge | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-firewall-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Secure Azure Local small form factor deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-security?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare Azure subscription and permissions for small form factor | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-subscription-setup?view=azloc-2605 | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure host networking for Azure Local disaggregated deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/host-network-requirements-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure host networking for Azure Local nodes | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/host-network-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure physical network for Azure Local disaggregated deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/physical-network-requirements-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure physical network and switches for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/physical-network-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Add or repair nodes in Azure Local rack aware clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/rack-aware-cluster-add-server?view=azloc-2605 | | Distribute AKS nodes across Azure Local rack aware zones | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/rack-aware-cluster-aks-nodes?view=azloc-2605 | | Provision Azure Local VMs in local availability zones | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/rack-aware-cluster-provision-vm-local-availability-zone?view=azloc-2605 | | Understand requirements and supported configs for rack aware clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/rack-aware-cluster-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure supported SAN solutions for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/san-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Meet system requirements for Azure Local 23H2 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/system-requirements-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | System requirements for Azure Local disaggregated deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/system-requirements-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure private endpoints for Azure Local without proxy or gateway | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deploy-private-endpoints-no-proxy-no-gateway?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure private endpoints for Azure Local with Arc gateway | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deploy-private-endpoints-no-proxy-with-gateway?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure private endpoints for Azure Local with proxy only | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deploy-private-endpoints-with-proxy-no-gateway?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure private endpoints for Azure Local with proxy and gateway | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deploy-private-endpoints-with-proxy-with-gateway?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Azure Arc gateway for Azure Local deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-arc-gateway-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Azure Arc gateway proxy for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-with-azure-arc-gateway?view=azloc-2605 | | Register Azure Local with Arc without gateway and configure proxy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-without-azure-arc-gateway?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure external SAN storage for Azure Local clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/enable-external-storage?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable SDN on Azure Local using PowerShell action plan | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/enable-sdn-integration?view=azloc-2605 | | Add physical NICs to Network ATC intents on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/add-network-adapters-to-network-intents?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure and manage Azure Arc extensions on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/arc-extension-management?view=azloc-2605 | | Assign SDN public IP addresses to VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/assign-public-ip-to-vm?view=azloc-2605 | | Attach and configure GPUs for Linux VMs on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/attach-gpu-to-linux-vm?view=azloc-2605 | | Meet prerequisites for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/azure-arc-vm-management-prerequisites?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure proxy settings for Azure Local 23H2 machines | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/configure-proxy-settings-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure SLB high availability ports in SDN | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/configure-software-load-balancer?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure logical networks for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/create-logical-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Create network interfaces for Azure Local VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/create-network-interfaces?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure NSGs and network rules for Azure Local VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/create-network-security-groups?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure storage paths for Azure Local VM images | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/create-storage-path?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage Azure Local VMs in disconnected mode | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-arc-vm?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure and run backups for Azure Local disconnected environments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-back-up-restore?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Azure CLI for Azure Local disconnected operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-cli?view=azloc-2605 | | Integrate monitoring solutions with Azure Local disconnected operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-monitoring?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Azure Policy in disconnected Azure Local environments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-policy?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Azure PowerShell for Azure Local disconnected operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-powershell?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure and execute restores for Azure Local disconnected environments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-restore?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable nested virtualization for Azure Local virtual machines | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/enable-nested-virtualization?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage SDN gateway connections in WAC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/gateway-connections?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable and manage remote support for Azure Local OS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/get-remote-support?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure GPU Discrete Device Assignment on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/gpu-manage-via-device?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure GPU partitioning (GPU-P) for Azure Local VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/gpu-manage-via-partitioning?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare GPUs for Azure Local Arc-enabled workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/gpu-preparation?view=azloc-2605 | | Integrate Azure Local health service with Azure Monitor alerts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/health-alerts-via-azure-monitor-alerts?view=azloc-2605 | | Retrieve cluster performance history with Health Service | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/health-service-cluster-performance-history?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Health Service to monitor Azure Local clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/health-service-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Tune Azure Local Health Service settings and thresholds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/health-service-settings?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Software Load Balancer policies in WAC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/load-balancers?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage disks and NICs for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-arc-virtual-machine-resources?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage lifecycle of Azure Local Arc-enabled VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-arc-virtual-machines?view=azloc-2605 | | Monitor Azure Local at scale using portal dashboards | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-at-scale-dashboard?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage logical networks for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-logical-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage NSGs and rules on Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-network-security-groups?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure storage thin provisioning on Azure Local with PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-thin-provisioning-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Azure Monitor Metrics for Azure Local clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/monitor-cluster-with-metrics?view=azloc-2605 | | Monitor Azure Local features like ReFS with Insights | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/monitor-features?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Insights to monitor multiple Azure Local systems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/monitor-multi-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable Azure Local Insights at scale using Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/monitor-multi-azure-policies?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Insights to monitor a single Azure Local system | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/monitor-single-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable and tune ReFS deduplication on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/refs-deduplication-and-compression?view=azloc-2605 | | Repair nodes in Azure Local 23H2 clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/repair-server?view=azloc-2605 | | Replace failed NICs in Azure Local Network ATC intents | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/replace-network-adapter-to-network-intents?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure metric alerts for Azure Local resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/setup-metric-alerts?view=azloc-2605 | | Set up log-based alerts for Azure Local with sample queries | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/setup-system-alerts?view=azloc-2605 | | Suspend and resume Azure Local machines for maintenance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/suspend-resume-cluster-maintenance?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage SDN tenant logical networks in WAC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/tenant-logical-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage SDN tenant virtual networks in WAC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/tenant-virtual-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Update SDN infrastructure components on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/update-sdn?view=azloc-2605 | | Run Azure Local Environment Checker for readiness | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/use-environment-checker?view=azloc-2605 | | Install and manage VM extensions on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-manage-extension?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage Azure Local VM images via CLI and portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-manage-image?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Windows Server VM activation on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/vm-activate?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure VM affinity and anti-affinity rules on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/vm-affinity?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure virtual machine load balancing on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/vm-load-balancing?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage Azure Local virtual machines using PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/vm-powershell?view=azloc-2605 | | Enable guest management for Azure Local migrated VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-enable-guest-management?view=azloc-2605 | | Complete prerequisites for Hyper-V to Azure Local migration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-hyperv-prerequisites?view=azloc-2605 | | System requirements for Hyper-V to Azure Local migration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-hyperv-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Preserve static IP addresses during Azure Local VM migration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-maintain-ip-addresses?view=azloc-2605 | | Complete prerequisites for VMware to Azure Local migration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-vmware-prerequisites?view=azloc-2605 | | System requirements for VMware to Azure Local migration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-vmware-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure diagnostic settings for Azure Local migrations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/monitor-migration?view=azloc-2605 | | Install Azure CLI extensions for Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-cli-extensions?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure Layer 3 isolation domains for Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-configure-layer-3-isolation-domain?view=azloc-2605 | | Connect to Azure Local multi-rack VMs via SSH and RDP over SSH | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-connect-arc-vm-using-ssh?view=azloc-2605 | | Create Azure Arc-enabled VMs on Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-arc-virtual-machines?view=azloc-2605 | | Create internal load balancers on Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-internal-load-balancer-virtual-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Create load balancers on logical networks in Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-load-balancer-logical-network?view=azloc-2605 | | Create logical networks for Azure Local multi-rack VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-logical-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Create network interfaces for Azure Local multi-rack VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-network-interfaces?view=azloc-2605 | | Create public IP resources on Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-public-ip?view=azloc-2605 | | Create public load balancers on Azure Local multi-rack VNets | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-public-load-balancer-virtual-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Create virtual networks for Azure Local multi-rack deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-create-virtual-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Create and restore Azure Local multi-rack data disk snapshots | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-disk-snapshot?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage disks and NIC resources for Azure Local multi-rack VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-manage-arc-virtual-machine-resources?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage lifecycle of Azure Local multi-rack Arc-enabled VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-manage-arc-virtual-machines?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage logical networks for Azure Local multi-rack Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-manage-logical-networks?view=azloc-2605 | | Monitor Azure Local multi-rack with Azure Monitor Metrics | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-monitor-cluster-with-metrics?view=azloc-2605 | | Check prerequisites for Azure Local multi-rack deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-prerequisites?view=azloc-2605 | | Access Azure Local multi-rack VM serial console with Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-serial-console?view=azloc-2605 | | Install and manage VM extensions on Azure Local multi-rack VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-virtual-machine-manage-extension?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage VM images on Azure Local multi-rack deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-virtual-machine-manage-image?view=azloc-2605 | | Review VM deployment prerequisites for Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-vm-management-prerequisites?view=azloc-2605 | | Review components of single-server Azure Local pattern | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/single-server-components?view=azloc-2605 | | Apply IP address requirements for single-server Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/single-server-ip-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Review components of three-node Azure Local patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/three-node-components?view=azloc-2605 | | Apply IP address requirements for three-node Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/three-node-ip-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Review components of two-node Azure Local patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/two-node-components?view=azloc-2605 | | Apply IP address requirements for two-node Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/plan/two-node-ip-requirements?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Configurator App to manage Azure Local devices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-configurator-app?view=azloc-2605 | | Understand Azure resources for small form factor deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-resource-overview?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure zero-touch provisioning for Azure Local devices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-zero-touch-provisioning?view=azloc-2605 | | Import Azure Local offline update payloads via PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/update/import-discover-updates-offline-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Manage Solution Builder Extension updates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/update/solution-builder-extension?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure update settings for Azure Local clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/update/update-settings?view=azloc-2605 | ### Integrations & Coding Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Connect to Azure Local VMs using SSH and RDP | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/connect-arc-vm-using-ssh?view=azloc-2605 | | Create Azure Local Arc-enabled virtual machines | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/create-arc-virtual-machines?view=azloc-2605 | | Download Azure managed disks to Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/manage-data-disks?view=azloc-2605 | | Use AKS storage classes to consume external SAN on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/use-external-storage-for-containerized-workloads?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare RHEL Marketplace images for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-azure-marketplace-red-hat?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare Ubuntu Marketplace images for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-azure-marketplace-ubuntu?view=azloc-2605 | | Use Azure Compute Gallery images on Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-azure-compute-gallery?view=azloc-2605 | | Create Azure Local VM images from Marketplace | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-azure-marketplace?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare CentOS images for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-centos?view=azloc-2605 | | Create Azure Local VM images from existing VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-existing-arc-vm?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare Ubuntu images for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-linux-sysprep?view=azloc-2605 | | Create Azure Local VM images from local shares | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-local-share?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare RHEL images for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-red-hat-enterprise?view=azloc-2605 | | Create Azure Local VMs from Storage account images | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-storage-account?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare SUSE images for Azure Local Arc VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/virtual-machine-image-suse?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure discovery and replication of Hyper-V VMs to Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-hyperv-replicate?view=azloc-2605 | | Automate Azure Local VM migration with PowerShell and CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-via-powershell?view=azloc-2605 | | Configure discovery and replication of VMware VMs to Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/migrate/migrate-vmware-replicate?view=azloc-2605 | | Download Azure managed disks to Azure Local multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-manage-data-disks?view=azloc-2605 | | Create Azure Local VM images from Azure Storage for multi-rack | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/multi-rack/multi-rack-virtual-machine-image-storage-account?view=azloc-2605 | ### Deployment | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Plan Network Controller deployment on Azure Local 23H2 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/concepts/plan-network-controller-deployment?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Local disaggregated instance via Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deploy-via-portal-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Local instance via Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deploy-via-portal?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Local disaggregated instance using ARM templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-resource-manager-template-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Local 23H2 using ARM templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-azure-resource-manager-template?view=azloc-2605 | | Install Azure Local OS for disaggregated deployments using SConfig | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-install-os-disaggregated?view=azloc-2605 | | Install Azure Stack HCI OS 23H2 using SConfig | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-install-os?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Local with local identity and Key Vault via ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-local-identity-with-key-vault-template?view=azloc-2605 | | Verify prerequisites for Azure Local deployment | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-prerequisites?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy virtualized Azure Local 23H2/24H2 systems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/deployment-virtual?view=azloc-2605 | | Download Azure Local OS images from Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/download-23h2-software?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Local rack aware clusters via Azure portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/rack-aware-cluster-deploy-portal?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy rack aware clusters using ARM templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/rack-aware-cluster-deployment-via-template?view=azloc-2605 | | Perform post-deployment tasks for Azure Local rack aware clusters | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/rack-aware-cluster-post-deployment?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy SDN infrastructure with SDN Express | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/sdn-express-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy SDN via Windows Admin Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/sdn-wizard-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Provision Azure Local machines with simplified provisioning | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/simplified-machine-provisioning?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy SQL Server workloads on Azure Local 23H2 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/deploy/sql-server-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Protect Azure Local Hyper-V VMs with Site Recovery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/azure-site-recovery?view=azloc-2605 | | Acquire and set up Azure Local disconnected operations appliance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-acquire?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Container Registry on Azure Local disconnected | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-azure-container-registry?view=azloc-2605 | | Deploy Azure Local disconnected operations in your datacenter | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-deploy?view=azloc-2605 | | Prepare Azure Local nodes for disconnected deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-prepare?view=azloc-2605 | | Register Azure Local disconnected operations for compliance | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/manage/disconnected-operations-registration?view=azloc-2605 | | Update Azure 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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-deploy-gpu-workloads?view=azloc-2605 | | Install Azure Local small form factor on supported hardware | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/small-form-factor/small-form-factor-installation?view=azloc-2605 | | Import update packages for limited-connectivity sites | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/update/import-discover-updates-offline-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Apply Azure Local solution updates via PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/update/update-via-powershell-23h2?view=azloc-2605 | | Perform post-upgrade tasks for Azure Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/upgrade/post-upgrade-steps?view=azloc-2605 | | Upgrade Azure Stack HCI OS to 24H2 via PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-local/upgrade/upgrade-22h2-to-23h2-powershell?view=azloc-2605 |
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