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We’re excited to announce the General Availability of Arc gateway for Arc‑enabled servers. Arc gateway dramatically simplifies the network configuration required to use Azure Arc by consolidating outbound connectivity through…
Hello everyone, Now that the Azure Arc gateway is GA is announced, we are super happy to also announce the General Availability of the Arc Gateway for Azure Local! This…
We’re thrilled to announce that Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server on Windows is now generally available in the US Government Virginia region. With Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server, U.S. government agencies and…
We’re thrilled to announce that Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server on Windows is now generally available in the US Government Virginia region. With Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server, U.S. government agencies and…
We are excited to announce the Public Preview of Auto Agent Upgrade for Azure Arc-enabled servers. This feature is a major leap forward in simplifying agent lifecycle management across hybrid…
Azure Linux 2.0 will reach its End of Life (EOL) in July 2025 Azure Linux 2.0 (formerly CBL-Mariner) will reach its official End of Life (EOL) on July 31, 2025.…
Big news for Azure Local customers! Starting in Azure Local version 2506, we’re excited to announce the Public Preview of Software Defined Networking (SDN) on Azure Local using the Azure…
We’re excited to announce the General Availability of workload orchestration, a new Azure Arc capability that simplifies how enterprises deploy and manage Kubernetes-based applications across distributed edge environments. Organizations across…
Today, we’re sharing more details about the end of support for Azure Local, with OS version 25398.xxxx (23H2) on October 31, 2025. After this date, monthly security and quality updates stop, and Microsoft Support remains available only for upgrade assistance. Your billing continues,…
Introduction We are excited to announce that Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server on Windows is now in public preview for the US Government Virginia region. With Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server, U.S.…
LocalBox delivers a streamlined, one-click sandbox experience for exploring the full power of Azure Local. With this 25H2 release, we are introducing support for Azure VM Spot pricing for the…
Announcement Along with Kubernetes AI Toolchain Operator (KAITO) on AKS GA release, we are thrilled to announce Public Preview refresh for KAITO on AKS on Azure Local. Customers can now…
As we open the doors to Microsoft Build 2025, I’m thrilled to share the newest releases in our effort to enable teams to more rapidly develop and scale applications across…
Unlocking AI at the Edge with Azure Arc The integration of AI into the physical environment is revolutionizing ways we interact with and navigate the world around us. By…
Authored by Sanjana Mohan, Carmel Zolkov, and Moran Assaf, Edge RAG Product Management During Ignite 2024, we explored how Azure’s adaptive cloud approach is reshaping the AI landscape—enabling organizations to…
Organizations in highly regulated industries such as government, defense, financial services, healthcare, and energy often operate under strict security and compliance requirements and across distributed locations, some with limited or…
We are thrilled to announce the second round of partners joining the Azure Arc ISV Partner Program for Microsoft Build. Following its successful launch at Ignite last fall, this innovative…
Introduction We are excited to announce that Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server on Windows is now in public preview for the US Government Virginia region. With Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server, U.S.…
Announcement Along with Kubernetes AI Toolchain Operator (KAITO) on AKS GA announcement, we are thrilled to announce Public Preview refresh for KAITO on AKS on Azure Local. Customers can now…
Public Preview Announcement - workload orchestration Introduction: As enterprises continue to scale their edge infrastructure, IT teams face growing complexity in deploying, managing, and monitoring workloads across distributed environments.…
This article explores how to centralize logging from on-premises servers—both physical and virtual—into a single Log Analytics Workspace. The goal is to enhance monitoring capabilities for the Azure Arc Connected…
👋 Welcome Back! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the Arc Jumpstart team in this month’s newsletter. Whether you are new to the community or a regular…
We’re thrilled to announce that Jumpstart HCIBox has been rebranded to Jumpstart LocalBox, aligning with the broader Azure Local rebranding introduced at Microsoft Ignite 2024. 🎁 Why the Rebrand? The transition…
Prerequisites To get started, you must have a CloudCasa account profile at https://cloudcasa.io. Add a new cloud account to CloudCasa First, add a new cloud account to CloudCasa. Follow these steps:…
This article shows a comparison of features available for the different deployment options under AKS enabled by Azure Arc. 🤩 - AKS on Azure Local- AKS Edge Essential- AKS…
Today, we are thrilled to announce that Azure Local is now available for Azure Government customers in public preview. Building upon the earlier introduction of Azure Local, we are excited…
Enter the Arc Jumpstart Training video series, now available on YouTube! This series has been crafted with care to equip users of Arc Jumpstart with the comprehensive knowledge and practical…
Azure Stack HCI is now part of Azure Local. Learn more. Today, we’re sharing an update on the upgrade to Azure Local, version 23H2 OS. As described in a previous…
👋 Welcome Back! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the Arc Jumpstart team in this month’s newsletter. Whether you are new to the community or a regular…
The general availability of Azure AI Video Indexer as an extension enabled by Azure Arc builds upon Azure's adaptive cloud approach, that unifies hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge infrastructure with a…
We're excited to announce the Private Preview for Microsoft GitOps ArgoCD. Delivered as a cluster extension across Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes, Microsoft GitOps delivers a consistent…
Today, we are excited to announce the release of version 2 of the Contoso Motors scenario, part of Jumpstart Agora. This update brings key updates that streamline deployment, improve maintainability,…
Organizations are increasingly leveraging Azure Arc to modernize server management from their Configuration Manager (MECM) environments. Akin to Intune as the modern management experience for client endpoints, Azure Arc is…
Hey Azure enthusiasts! We've got some exciting news for you. Say Hello to the Azure Local Performance Metrics Dashboard – your new best friend for keeping an eye on your…
👋 Welcome Back! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the Arc Jumpstart team in this month’s newsletter. Whether you are new to the community or a regular…
February 2025 marks an exciting milestone for the Jumpstart team and our community as we celebrate five incredible years of innovation, dedication, and growth. In conjunction with this momentous occasion,…
February 2025 marks an exciting milestone for the Jumpstart team and community as we celebrate five incredible years of innovation, dedication, and growth. In conjunction with this momentous occasion, we…
We are thrilled to announce the first major update to ArcBox following our release of ArcBox 3.0 in August 2024. ArcBox has been an invaluable resource for IT professionals, DataOps teams,…
👋 Welcome Back! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the Arc Jumpstart team in this month’s newsletter. Whether you are new to the community or a regular…
Seeking to enhance your cloud-native capabilities? Kubernetes Apps on Azure Marketplace offers a transformative solution for your deployment needs. Designed by esteemed industry partners, these applications are crafted to address…
Today we will cover deploying a Kubernetes application programmatically using Terraform and CLI. These deployment methods can streamline your workflow and automate repetitive tasks. Deploying your Kubernetes Application using Terraform …
Azure Stack HCI is now part of Azure Local. Learn more. Today we’re sharing an overview on how to upgrade from Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2 to our latest release…
Stretched clusters in Azure Local, version 22H2 (formerly Azure Stack HCI, version 22H2) entail a specific technical implementation of storage replication that spans a cluster across two sites. Azure Local,…
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, managing applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments has emerged as a complex challenge. Enter Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes, a groundbreaking solution designed to simplify and…
🔥 Microsoft Ignite 2024 has wrapped, and what an event it was! This year, we tried something new - the Ignite Show Floor Interview Series - and it is safe to…
Today, the Jumpstart team is thrilled to share some exciting news! The "Architecture Posters Diagrams Bundle (APD Bundle)" has officially been rebranded as "Jumpstart Gems". While the name has changed,…
Microsoft Ignite 2024 has been a showcase of innovation across the Azure ecosystem, bringing forward major advancements in AI, cloud-native applications, and hybrid cloud solutions. This year’s event featured key…
When we support customers looking to modernize their IT estate, our vision is to empower businesses to seamlessly manage and migrate their on-premises and cloud environments with efficiency and insight.…
We are thrilled to introduce the Multi Modal Video Summarization, an enhancement to our previously introduced textual video summarization for recorded video and audio files. This new feature allows customers to…
We are excited to announce public preview of Workload identity Federation for Azure Arc enabled Kubernetes clusters. Workload identity support for Azure Arc enabled Kubernetes cluster allows applications running in…
