Automating Azure Arc-Enabled Server Management with Scripting

As organizations adopt hybrid and multicloud strategies, managing servers across different environments becomes increasingly complex. Learning how to centralize control of your Windows and Linux infrastructure using automated scripting is essential for modern cloud administrators. This text-based course guides you through the process of connecting on-premises and non-Azure infrastructure to Azure Arc. You will transition from manual setup to writing and executing automated deployment scripts, laying a solid foundation for hybrid cloud management. What you'll learn: Understand core hybrid cloud concepts and Azure Arc architecture; Generate and customize onboarding scripts for Windows and Linux environments; Automate server registration at scale using modern CLI tools and PowerShell; Configure secure connections using service principals and modern identity management; Apply basic governance and tracking policies to your newly connected hybrid servers. The course starts with fundamental terminology and hybrid architecture concepts before moving into step-by-step scripting guides. You will practice reading, writing, and analyzing automation scripts designed for seamless infrastructure integration. This course is designed for beginner cloud administrators, system operators, and IT professionals new to hybrid cloud management. No prior Azure Arc experience is required, though basic familiarity with command-line tools is helpful. Start mastering hybrid server automation today.