azure-arc
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).
What this skill does
# 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 Ar
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