Windows Admin Center (WAC) in Azure
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Prerequisites:
- Windows Server 2016 or above
- 3 GB RAM or more
- Azure Arc Agent version 1.13.21320.014 or above
What can be done using Windows Admin Center in the Azure portal?
You have the possibility to use the following extensions:
- Certificates
- Devices
- Events
- Files and file sharing
- Firewall
- Installed apps
- Local users and groups
- Performance Monitor
- PowerShell
- Processes
- Registry
- Remote Desktop
- Roles and Features
- Scheduled tasks
- Services
- Storage
- Updates
- Virtual machines
- Virtual switches
Other extensions for Windows Admin Center (WAC) running in the Azure portal are currently not supported.
Azure WAC Deployment
Check if the necessary resource provider is active.
- Microsoft.HybridConnectivity
Now activate the WAC.
Expected Result:
References:
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