Part 6: Operational Foundations
DOCUMENT CATEGORY: Runbook
SCOPE: Operational foundations configuration
PURPOSE: Configure SDN, monitoring, backup, and DR
MASTER REFERENCE: Microsoft Learn - Azure Local Ops
Status: Active
This phase establishes the operational foundations for the Azure Local cluster, including optional SDN, observability, security hardening, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities.
Stages Covered
| Stage | Description | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | SDN Deployment | Optional Network Controller, SLB, RAS Gateway |
| 18 | Monitoring & Observability | Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Insights, Alerting |
| 19 | Backup & Disaster Recovery | Azure Backup, Site Recovery, DR Testing |
| 20 | Security & Governance | Defender, Azure Policy, Security Baselines, Update Manager |
| 21 | Licensing & Telemetry | Azure Benefits, Windows Licensing, Telemetry |
In This Section
- Post-Deployment Config - Storage pools, VM networks, logical networks
- Monitoring - Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, OMIMSWAC
- Security - Security baseline, hardening, compliance
- Backup & DR - Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery
Key Deliverables
| Deliverable | Description |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | Azure Monitor metrics and alerts |
| Log Analytics | Centralized logging and queries |
| Security Baseline | CIS/STIG compliance settings |
| Backup Policy | VM and data protection |
| DR Configuration | Replication and failover |
Monitoring Options
| Solution | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Monitor | Native Azure monitoring | Production, all environments |
| OMIMSWAC | OMI + WSMAN monitoring | Legacy integration |
| Log Analytics | Query-based insights | Troubleshooting, compliance |
| Defender for Cloud | Security monitoring | Threat detection |
Prerequisites
Before starting this phase:
- Completed Cluster Deployment
- Azure Local cluster operational
- Azure connectivity verified
- Log Analytics workspace created
Next Steps
After establishing operational foundations, proceed to Cluster Testing & Validation for comprehensive testing and validation.