Azure Arc with third party windows server vs Azure Stack Edge

Sai Kiran Gajjala 20 Reputation points
2024-01-13T19:05:04.9766667+00:00

Hi,

I'm considering implementing a Windows Edge Server on-premise to utilize Azure IoT Edge for sending telemetry data from on-premises to Azure IoT Hub. The plan involves acquiring a third-party server (hardware) and leveraging Azure Arc for management.

I have the following questions regarding Azure Arc:

  1. Can AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) be run on the designated edge server?
  2. Is it feasible to install and operate Azure IoT Edge alongside AKS on the same server?
  3. What methods can be employed to ensure data encryption both in transit and at rest?
  4. Which security features, such as Defender, Security Center, firewall, etc., can be implemented on the edge server with Azure Arc?

Additionally, I'm interested in understanding the benefits of opting for Azure Stack Edge in comparison to my third-party server integrated with Azure Arc. How does Azure Stack Edge outperform my current setup? I appreciate any assistance in providing this information.

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  1. Azar 21,230 Reputation points MVP
    2024-01-14T02:57:53.0533333+00:00

    Hey
    Sai Kiran Gajjala

    sure lemme get you with the questions

    Q1 - Totally doable! Azure Arc lets you extend Azure services to on-premises environments, including your designated edge server. You can manage and run AKS there as part of your hybrid cloud setup.

    Q2 - Yup, You can run both AKS and Azure IoT Edge on the same server. Just make sure you've got the necessary resources and configurations in place to support both workloads.

    Q3 - For data in transit, use protocols like HTTPS for secure communication. Azure IoT Edge supports this out of the box. For data at rest, use features like Azure Disk Encryption for storage resources.

    Q4 - you can implement a couple of security features like azuredefender,azure security center and firewall.

    Azure Defender: Helps protect your hybrid environment. Monitors for threats and provides security insights.

    Azure Security Center: Centralized security management. It identifies and helps you remediate potential security issues across your workloads.

    Firewall: Configure firewalls on your edge server to control inbound and outbound traffic.

    For info on these kindly view the documentation it gives you with lot of info, youcan serach fore diff features there, links down below

    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/search/?terms=azure%20defender

    To your final question- Azure Stack Edge stands out for its integrated appliance, optimized for high-performance edge computing with seamless Azure service integration, making it ideal for dedicated edge workloads.

    https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/azure/databox-online/

    On the other hand, a third-party server integrated with Azure Arc offers flexibility, allowing you to extend Azure management to existing hardware. It provides a consistent management experience across various environments, making it a good fit for diverse workloads. I recommend you to browse and find bcoz that's gonna help you. If this helps kindly accept the answer thanks much.

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