Azure Connected Machine Agent Microsoft Corporation
azcmagent azure-arc-connected-machine-agent azure-connected-machine-agent azurearcconnectedmachineagent azurepolicy cma extensionagent extensionservice gcarcservice himds hybridinstancemetadata server windows-server windowsserver
Use this command to install Azure Connected Machine Agent:
winget install --id=Microsoft.Azure.ConnectedMachineAgent -e Azure Connected Machine Agent (ACMA):
The Azure Connected Machine Agent is a comprehensive tool designed to manage Windows and Linux machines located outside of Azure, such as on-premises or third-party cloud environments. It seamlessly integrates these machines with Azure services, enabling consistent management across diverse infrastructures.
Key Features:
- Cross-platform Support: Manages both Windows and Linux machines effectively.
- Azure Integration: Connects to Azure for metadata synchronization and identity management.
- Policy Enforcement: Enforces compliance using Azure Policy, ensuring machines meet required standards.
- Extension Management: Handles VM extensions for installation, updates, and removal efficiently.
- Optional Arc Proxy: Optimizes network traffic routing through the Azure Arc Proxy service.
Audience & Benefits: Ideal for IT professionals overseeing hybrid or multi-cloud environments, ACMA offers:
- Seamless management of resources across various cloud providers.
- Robust enforcement of compliance policies to maintain security standards.
- Simplified handling of VM extensions, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Optimized network traffic through the optional Azure Arc Proxy, reducing complexity.
ACMA can be installed via winget, ensuring ease of setup and integration into existing IT infrastructures.