Task 01: Configure Azure Backup
Configure Azure Backup for Azure Local VM protection
Configure Azure Backup for Azure Local VM protection
Create and configure the Log Analytics workspace for Azure Local monitoring and observability
Enable Azure Hybrid Benefit on Azure Local cluster to reduce Windows VM compute costs
Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud with security policy initiatives for Azure Local deployments
Verify network intent compatibility and requirements before enabling SDN on Azure Local
Activate Windows Server Subscription for Azure Local to enable automatic VM licensing
Apply Azure Policy initiatives including Azure Local security baseline and compliance policies
Deploy Azure Monitor Agent to cluster nodes and configure Data Collection Rules
Configure Azure Site Recovery for Azure Local VM disaster recovery to Azure
Day 2 management of Network Security Groups — add/remove rules, associate/dissociate, and troubleshoot
Configure diagnostic level, streaming data client, and EU location settings for Azure Local telemetry
Review and remediate Defender for Cloud security recommendations for Azure Local
Enable Azure Local (HCI) Insights for cluster health monitoring and performance analytics
Validate disaster recovery procedures with test failovers and failback testing
Configure security event collection via Data Collection Rules for Azure Local
Configure alert rules and action groups for Azure Local monitoring and notifications
Configure Azure Update Manager for patch management and update orchestration for Azure Local and Arc-enabled servers
Deploy Dell OpenManage Integration for Windows Admin Center (OMIMSWAC) for hardware monitoring
Configure syslog and SNMP forwarding from network devices to the syslog Linux server