Azure Arc-enabled data services FAQ

This article lists frequently asked questions and answers for Azure Arc-enabled data services.

Azure Policy

Is there a cost to enable Microsoft Defender via Policy?

No. Azure Arc server is an Azure resource. There is no cost to use Azure Policy with Azure resources. For details, see Azure Pricing policy.

Can we customize or modify policies?

Yes, you can copy policies that we provide in Azure and customize them. The only policy we provide at this time is the at-scale onboarding one.

Reporting

Can we get a roll-up report that indicates how many instances fall into the high priority category instead of one machine at a time?

To get your own "roll-up" report, you can create your own workbook in the Log Analytics workspace.