In this blog post, we will explore how to manage Azure Arc-enabled Azure Stack HCI (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) directly from Microsoft Azure using Azure Arc integration. As part of the Azure Arc-enabled infrastructure, Azure Stack HCI can be efficiently managed from the Azure control plane.

Azure Arc-enabled Azure Stack HCI offers unified resource management and flexible cloud-connected architecture, ensuring you stay updated with the latest Azure security, performance enhancements, and capabilities. Discover, monitor, and manage the Azure Stack HCI hosts, as well as the virtual machines (VMs) and containers running on them, directly from the Azure portal or the Azure Resource Manager (ARM) APIs.

Key Features

Deployment and Registration:

After deploying and registering Azure Stack HCI with Azure Arc, you can view the resource in the Azure portal. From there, you can utilize various Azure management tools and hybrid cloud services.

Monitoring with Azure Monitor:

Monitor your Azure Stack HCI clusters directly from Azure using Azure Monitor, providing a comprehensive overview for managing multiple clusters.

Enabling Azure Hybrid Benefits:

Easily enable Azure Hybrid benefits for your Azure Stack HCI cluster and other features directly from the Azure portal.

Deploying VMs with Azure Arc Resource Bridge:

With the Azure Arc resource bridge integration, deploy new virtual machines on your Azure Stack HCI clusters running on-premises or at the edge. Use your images stored locally, in a central Azure storage account, or from Azure marketplace images.

Using Windows Admin Center in the Azure Portal:

For more granular management, use Windows Admin Center directly from the Azure portal. The connection works securely over the integrated Azure Arc agent, with no need for a VPN.

Conclusion

This blog and accompanying video provide an overview of managing your Azure Arc-enabled Azure Stack HCI cluster directly from Azure. We covered some key features, but there's much more to explore.