From 274dbfbfbde57d66f2f32dcabd991dbc04a0129e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sammy1712 Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2025 10:54:57 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] Added Microsoft.KeyVault in the list of required azure resource provider (#792) During deployment identified below service provider needs to be registered too hence added to both PowerShell and cli commands Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.KeyVault" az provider register --namespace Microsoft.Keyvault --- docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md b/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md index 774a1582..556ad662 100644 --- a/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md +++ b/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ Azure Bicep is used to deploy LocalBox into your Azure subscription. Read on to Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.Attestation" Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.Storage" Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.Insights" + Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.KeyVault" ``` Alternatively, you can register these providers using Azure CLI: @@ -47,6 +48,7 @@ Azure Bicep is used to deploy LocalBox into your Azure subscription. Read on to az provider register --namespace Microsoft.Attestation az provider register --namespace Microsoft.Storage az provider register --namespace Microsoft.Insights + az provider register --namespace Microsoft.Keyvault ``` - Clone the Arc Jumpstart GitHub repository From 552663204ed9db73b25c72872e0b0ec1e0e280d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Veldman <147204186+brianveldman@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2025 07:26:34 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] Fix minor typos in README.md (#789) --- README.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0d4de913..c2cf20e5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ # ⚡ Arc Jumpstart documentation -Welcome to the Arc Jumpstart documentation repository! This repository is your go-to resource for in-depth guides, best practices, and detailed documentation related to Azure Arc. Whether you're a beginner exploring the basics or an experienced user optimizing your deployment, you'll find valuable insights tailored to your needs. This repository complements our [source code repository](https://aka.ms/JumpstartGitHubCode) and acts has the documentation source repository which populates the [Arc Jumpstart](https://aka.ms/arcjumpstart) website. +Welcome to the Arc Jumpstart documentation repository! This repository is your go-to resource for in-depth guides, best practices, and detailed documentation related to Azure Arc. Whether you're a beginner exploring the basics or an experienced user optimizing your deployment, you'll find valuable insights tailored to your needs. This repository complements our [source code repository](https://aka.ms/JumpstartGitHubCode) and acts as the documentation source repository which populates the [Arc Jumpstart](https://aka.ms/arcjumpstart) website.

Arc Jumpstart logo @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Welcome to the Arc Jumpstart documentation repository! This repository is your g ## 🛠️ How to utilize this repository -This documentation repository is tailored for contributors and works in tandem with the [our source code repository](https://aka.ms/JumpstartGitHubCode). While not mandatory, it's highly probable that contributors will need to clone both repositories to effectively contribute to Arc Jumpstart. +This documentation repository is tailored for contributors and works in tandem with [our source code repository](https://aka.ms/JumpstartGitHubCode). While not mandatory, it's highly probable that contributors will need to clone both repositories to effectively contribute to Arc Jumpstart. Before you start, we recommend familiarizing yourself with our comprehensive [contribution guidelines](https://aka.ms/JumpstartContribution). These guidelines outline the standards and practices we follow, ensuring consistency and quality across our documentation. @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The following branches are currently maintained: | Branch | Website | Description | | ------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -| [main](https://github.com/Azure/arc_jumpstart_docs) (primary) | https://jumpstart.azure.com/ | Latest Arc Jumpstart release documentation. This is the latest documentation available in the deployed to the production slot. | +| [main](https://github.com/Azure/arc_jumpstart_docs) (primary) | https://jumpstart.azure.com/ | Latest Arc Jumpstart release documentation. This is the latest documentation deployed to the production slot. | | [canary](https://github.com/Azure/arc_jumpstart_docs/tree/canary) (canary) | https://bvt.test.arcjumpstart.azure.com/ | Pre-release documentation. Doc updates should be merged to the canary branch for preview validation before merging to the main branch. | ## 📥 Cloning the repositories From de820fce2fcf521d5ff2e0c0e932c18bddf29a93 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Etten <17641259+danieletten@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:23:42 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] Update password requirements for Windows account (#795) Password length needs to be 14 characters long, in stead of 12 Co-authored-by: Lior Kamrat <46730876+likamrat@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md b/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md index 556ad662..f718d5ce 100644 --- a/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md +++ b/docs/azure_jumpstart_localbox/deployment_az/_index.md @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Azure Bicep is used to deploy LocalBox into your Azure subscription. Read on to | `tenantId` | string | Entra ID tenant id for your subscription | | | `tags` | object | Tags to be added to all resources | {"Project": "jumpstart_LocalBox"} | | `vmAutologon` | bool | Enable automatic logon into LocalBox Client VM | true | -| `windowsAdminPassword` | securestring | Password for Windows account. Password must have 3 of the following: 1 lower case character, 1 upper case character, 1 number, and 1 special character. The value must be between 12 and 123 characters long | | +| `windowsAdminPassword` | securestring | Password for Windows account. Password must have 3 of the following: 1 lower case character, 1 upper case character, 1 number, and 1 special character. The value must be between 14 and 123 characters long | | | `windowsAdminUsername` | string | Username for Windows account | | | `vmSize` | string | The size of the LocalBox Client VM. Valid values: Standard_E32s_v5 and Standard_E32s_v6 | Standard_E32s_v6 | | `enableAzureSpotPricing` | string | Enable Azure VM Spot pricing for the LocalBox Client VM | false | From 11b1733bc8dab4eb858466169ed2df04768bfc3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kiana Harris <43056496+kianaharris4@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2025 14:58:52 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] Kianaharris updates (#796) * Documentation corrections and improvements (#793) * Added Microsoft.KeyVault in the list of required azure resource provider (#792) During deployment identified below service provider needs to be registered too hence added to both PowerShell and cli commands Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.KeyVault" az provider register --namespace Microsoft.Keyvault * Fix minor typos in README.md (#789) * Update password requirements for Windows account (#795) Password length needs to be 14 characters long, in stead of 12 Co-authored-by: Lior Kamrat <46730876+likamrat@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Sammy1712 Co-authored-by: Brian Veldman <147204186+brianveldman@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Daniel Etten <17641259+danieletten@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Lior Kamrat <46730876+likamrat@users.noreply.github.com> * August 2025 release notes --------- Co-authored-by: Lior Kamrat <46730876+likamrat@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Jan Egil Ring Co-authored-by: Sammy1712 Co-authored-by: Brian Veldman <147204186+brianveldman@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Daniel Etten <17641259+danieletten@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/_index.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/_index.md b/docs/release_notes/_index.md index 94b41385..570a6291 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/_index.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/_index.md @@ -7,6 +7,32 @@ weight: 6 # Arc Jumpstart release notes +## August 2025 + +### Release highlights + +- Resolved ArcBox DataOps deployment issue related to NAT gateway and virtual network configuration +- Introduced Windows SSH posture control to ArcBox for enhanced security and compliance +- Optimized ITPro flavor deployments by excluding NAT gateway when Bastion is not deployed +- Upgraded ArcBox Linux machines to Ubuntu 24.04 for improved performance and support +- Updated Arc SQL container image versions for stability and feature alignment + +### Jumpstart ArcBox + +- [Bug / Issue: NatGatewayCannotBeUsedBySubnetsBelongingToDifferentVirtualNetworks Error for ArcBox DataOps Flavor #3288](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/issues/3288) +- [Feature Request: Add Windows SSH Posture Control to ArcBox #3292](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/issues/3292) +- [Feature Request: Exclude NAT gateway deployment in ITPro if Bastion is not deployed #3294](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/issues/3294) +- [Feature Request: Update Linux machines in ArcBox to Ubuntu 2404 #3296](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/issues/3296) +- [Feature Request: Update image version of Arc SQL contaimer images #3302](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/issues/3302) + +### Jumpstart Drops + +- No new drops for this release + +### Jumpstart SDK + +- No updates for this release + ## July 2025 ### Release highlights From 92a8e44a899d781ec23460d0750254263fa157c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kiana Harris <43056496+kianaharris4@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:38:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] Kianaharris updates (#809) * Documentation corrections and improvements (#793) * Added Microsoft.KeyVault in the list of required azure resource provider (#792) During deployment identified below service provider needs to be registered too hence added to both PowerShell and cli commands Register-AzResourceProvider -ProviderNamespace "Microsoft.KeyVault" az provider register --namespace Microsoft.Keyvault * Fix minor typos in README.md (#789) * Update password requirements for Windows account (#795) Password length needs to be 14 characters long, in stead of 12 Co-authored-by: Lior Kamrat <46730876+likamrat@users.noreply.github.com> --------- Co-authored-by: Sammy1712 Co-authored-by: Brian Veldman <147204186+brianveldman@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Daniel Etten <17641259+danieletten@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Lior Kamrat <46730876+likamrat@users.noreply.github.com> * August 2025 release notes * sept 2025 release updates --------- Co-authored-by: Lior Kamrat <46730876+likamrat@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Jan Egil Ring Co-authored-by: Sammy1712 Co-authored-by: Brian Veldman <147204186+brianveldman@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Daniel Etten <17641259+danieletten@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/_index.md | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/_index.md b/docs/release_notes/_index.md index 570a6291..3c1b74f9 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/_index.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/_index.md @@ -7,6 +7,30 @@ weight: 6 # Arc Jumpstart release notes +## September 2025 + +### Release highlights + +- Resolved critical bootstrap issues affecting Client VM initialization when using Azure Bastion +- Improved network configuration and security posture across ArcBox deployments +- 3 new Jumpstart Drops focusing on Azure Arc SQL optimization, Edge AI capabilities, and video search applications + +### Jumpstart ArcBox + +- [Bug / Issue: ArcBox - Client VM Bootstrap issues when using Bastion #3312](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/issues/3312) +- [Feature Request: ArcBox - Add support for deployment without public IP #3315](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/issues/3315) +- [Enhancement: Improve ArcBox network configuration and security #3314](https://github.com/microsoft/azure_arc/pull/3314) + +### Jumpstart Drops + +- [New: Azure Arc SQL LeastPrivilege Activation](https://jumpstart.azure.com/azure_jumpstart_drops?drop=Azure%20Arc%20SQL%20LeastPrivilege%20Activation) +- [New: Edge RAG enabled by Azure Arc](https://jumpstart.azure.com/azure_jumpstart_drops?drop=Edge%20RAG%20enabled%20by%20Azure%20Arc) +- [New: Image-Based Video Search Sample Application](https://jumpstart.azure.com/azure_jumpstart_drops?drop=Image-Based%20Video%20Search%20Sample%20Application) + +### Jumpstart SDK + +- No updates for this release + ## August 2025 ### Release highlights