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azure-local/concepts/compare-vm-management-capabilities.md

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The following table compares the provisioning and management methods for the various types of VMs running on Azure Local:
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| VM provisioning and management methods | Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc | Azure Arc-enabled servers | Unmanaged VMs |
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| Provisioning method vs. management method | Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc | Azure Arc-enabled servers | Unmanaged VMs |
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| Provisioning method | [Azure Local VMs provisioning flow](../manage/create-arc-virtual-machines.md?tabs=azureportal). Create Azure Local VMs using Azure CLI, Azure portal, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template. Using ARM templates, you can also automate VM provisioning in a secure cloud environment. <br><br> [Azure Migrate flow](../migrate/migration-azure-migrate-overview.md). Migrate existing VMware and Hyper-V VMs to Azure Local using the migration flow. | Connect these machines to Azure by [deploying the Azure Connected Machine agent](/azure/azure-arc/servers/deployment-options) | On-premises provisioning flow. Use local tools like Failover Cluster Manager available in your on-premises environment, or use [Windows Admin Center](../manage/vm.md#create-a-new-vm), [System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)](/system-center/vmm/provision-vms), or [PowerShell](../manage/vm-powershell.md#create-a-vm).|
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| Management method | [Via Azure](../manage/manage-arc-virtual-machines.md). | Via Azure. See [Management and monitoring for Azure Arc-enabled servers](/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/hybrid/arc-enabled-servers/eslz-management-and-monitoring-arc-server). | Via the local tools. Manage these VMs through the management consoles of the same local tools used for their creation. |
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| Provisioning method | [Azure Local VM provisioning flow](../manage/create-arc-virtual-machines.md?tabs=azureportal). Create Azure Local VMs by using the Azure CLI, the Azure portal, or an Azure Resource Manager template (ARM template). By using ARM templates, you can also automate VM provisioning in a secure cloud environment. <br><br> [Azure Migrate flow](../migrate/migration-azure-migrate-overview.md). Migrate existing VMware and Hyper-V VMs to Azure Local by using the migration flow. | Connect these machines to Azure by [deploying the Azure Connected Machine agent](/azure/azure-arc/servers/deployment-options). | On-premises provisioning flow. Use local tools like Failover Cluster Manager available in your on-premises environment, or use [Windows Admin Center](../manage/vm.md#create-a-new-vm), [System Center Virtual Machine Manager](/system-center/vmm/provision-vms), or [PowerShell](../manage/vm-powershell.md#create-a-vm).|
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| Management method | [Via Azure](../manage/manage-arc-virtual-machines.md). | Via Azure. See [Management and monitoring for Azure Arc-enabled servers](/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/hybrid/arc-enabled-servers/eslz-management-and-monitoring-arc-server). | Via the local tools. Manage these VMs through the management consoles of the same local tools that you used for their creation. |
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> [!NOTE]
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> Currently, conversion of an Azure Arc-enabled server or unmanaged VM to an Azure Local VM isn't supported.
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> Currently, conversion of an Azure Arc-enabled server or an unmanaged VM to an Azure Local VM isn't supported.
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## Comparison of VM management capabilities
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The following table compares the management capabilities for Azure Local VMs, Azure Arc-enabled servers, and unmanaged VMs across various operations and features available through the Azure portal:
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The following table compares the management capabilities for Azure Local VMs, Azure Arc-enabled servers, and unmanaged VMs across various operations and features available through the Azure portal.
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Keep in mind the following information when comparing VM management capabilities:
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Keep in mind the following information when you're comparing VM management capabilities:
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- Microsoft Product Terms for your program override this section. For more information, see [Microsoft Azure Product Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/#products) and select your program to show the terms.
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- Some services, even if included in Azure Hybrid Benefits, may incur operational costs, such as storing log data. For more information, see [Azure Pricing calculator](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/calculator/).
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- Some key features are part of the Windows Server Management enabled by Azure Arc experience. For more information, see [Windows Server Management enabled by Azure Arc](/azure/azure-arc/servers/windows-server-management-overview?tabs=portal).
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- Azure product terms for your program override this section. For more information, see [Understand, choose, and manage your Microsoft licenses](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/#products) and select your program.
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- Some services, even if they're included in Azure Hybrid Benefit, might incur operational costs such as storing log data. For more information, see the [Azure pricing calculator](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/calculator/).
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- Some key features are part of the experience of Windows Server Management enabled by Azure Arc. For more information, see [Windows Server Management enabled by Azure Arc](/azure/azure-arc/servers/windows-server-management-overview?tabs=portal).
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|Azure VM management capability|Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc | Azure Arc-enabled servers | Unmanaged VMs |
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| **Settings** |
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| Azure Update Manager | ✅ <br>[3](#3) | ✅ <br>[1](#1) and [2](#2) ||
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<a name="2"></a>2: Included as part of Windows Server and SQL Server management capabilities enabled by Azure Arc. For more information, see [Azure Hybrid Benefits for Windows Server](/windows-server/get-started/azure-hybrid-benefit?tabs=azure).
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<a name="2"></a>2: Included as part of Windows Server and SQL Server management capabilities enabled by Azure Arc. For more information, see [Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server](/windows-server/get-started/azure-hybrid-benefit?tabs=azure).
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## Related content
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- [Review prerequisites for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc](../manage/azure-arc-vm-management-prerequisites.md).
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- [Review prerequisites for Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc](../manage/azure-arc-vm-management-prerequisites.md)

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