Hybrid Windows Server Administration with Azure Arc

Managing hybrid server environments often feels like juggling completely different worlds. Discover how to bridge the gap between your physical or virtual on-premises infrastructure and modern cloud management. This course equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical written scenarios to govern, secure, and monitor your local Windows Servers using Azure Arc. You will learn to treat your on-premises servers as native cloud resources, dramatically simplifying administration and improving compliance. What you'll learn: Understand the core architecture of Azure Arc and hybrid cloud governance; Onboard local Windows Servers using the connected machine agent; Implement security baselines and track compliance using Azure Policy; Configure automated updates and patch management for hybrid machines; Monitor server performance and collect logs using Azure Monitor; Apply modern governance practices to maintain a secure infrastructure. The course starts with essential terminology and structural concepts before guiding you through written, step-by-step scenarios for installation, policy assignment, update management, and system monitoring. Designed for systems administrators, IT professionals, and beginners looking to transition into hybrid cloud management, this course requires no prior cloud experience. Start reading today to unify your server management and master hybrid IT administration.