Merge pull request #17390 from ManikaDhiman/md-rebrand-arc-vm-set2

Rebranding: Compare VMs on Azure Local

Author: JillGrant615

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

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
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-title: Compare management capabilities of Azure Local VMs
+title: Compare management capabilities of VMs on Azure Local
 description: Learn about the kinds of virtual machines (VMs) that can run on Azure Local and compare their management capabilities.
 ms.topic: conceptual
 author: alkohli
 ms.author: alkohli
-ms.date: 03/11/2025
+ms.date: 03/18/2025
 ---
 
-# Compare management capabilities of Azure Local VMs
+# Compare management capabilities of VMs on Azure Local
 
 [!INCLUDE [applies-to](../includes/hci-applies-to-23h2.md)]
 
@@ -17,44 +17,44 @@ This article describes the types of virtual machines (VMs) available on Azure Lo
 
 Here are the different types of VMs that you can run on your Azure Local system:
 
-- **Arc VMs:** Windows and Linux VMs hosted outside of Azure, on your corporate network, running on Azure Local.
-  - Are created using [Arc VM provisioning flow](../manage/create-arc-virtual-machines.md?tabs=azureportal), registered to [Arc Resource Bridge](/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/overview), and have the [Connected Machine agent](/azure/azure-arc/servers/agent-overview) installed.
+- **Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc:** Windows and Linux VMs hosted outside of Azure, on your corporate network, running on Azure Local.
+  - Are created using [Azure Local VM provisioning flow](../manage/create-arc-virtual-machines.md?tabs=azureportal), registered to [Azure Arc resource bridge](/azure/azure-arc/resource-bridge/overview), and have the [Connected Machine agent](/azure/azure-arc/servers/agent-overview) installed.
   - Offer extensive management capabilities in the Azure portal, second only to native Azure VMs.
-  - Through Arc Resource Bridge, Arc VMs provide lifecycle management capabilities like starting, stopping, changing VM memory/vCPU, and adding or removing data disk and network interfaces.
-  - Through the Connected Machine agent, Arc VMs leverage Azure Arc extensions such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Monitor to govern, protect, configure, and monitor virtual machines.
+  - Through Azure Arc resource bridge, Azure Local VMs provide lifecycle management capabilities like starting, stopping, changing VM memory/vCPU, and adding or removing data disk and network interfaces.
+  - Through the Connected Machine agent, Azure Local VMs leverage Azure Arc extensions such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Monitor to govern, protect, configure, and monitor virtual machines.
   - Can be managed through Azure.
 
 - **[Arc-enabled servers](/azure/azure-arc/servers/overview):** Windows and Linux physical servers and virtual machines hosted outside of Azure, on your corporate network, or on other cloud providers with the Connected Machine agent installed.
   - Arc-enabled servers run on Azure Local as virtual machines.
-  - Lack the lifecycle management capabilities that Arc VMs offer.
+  - Lack the lifecycle management capabilities that Azure Local VMs offer.
   - Through the Connected Machine agent, Arc-enabled servers leverage Azure Arc extensions such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Monitor to govern, protect, configure, and monitor virtual machines.
   - Can be managed through Azure.
 
-- **Non-Arc VMs:** Windows and Linux VMs created and hosted outside of Azure, on your corporate network, running on Azure Local.
+- **Unmanaged VMs:** Windows and Linux VMs created and hosted outside of Azure, on your corporate network, running on Azure Local.
   - Aren't connected to Azure.
   - Can't be managed through Azure.
 
-The following table compares the provisioning and management methods for the various types of Azure Local VM:
+The following table compares the provisioning and management methods for the various types of VMs running on Azure Local:
 
-| VM provisioning and management methods | Arc VMs | Arc-enabled servers | Non-Arc VMs |
+| VM provisioning and management methods | Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc | Arc-enabled servers | Unmanaged VMs |
 | :---- | :---- | :---- | :---- |
-| Provisioning method |  [Arc VM provisioning flow](../manage/create-arc-virtual-machines.md?tabs=azureportal). Create Arc VMs using Azure CLI, Azure portal, or Azure Resource Manager 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 as Arc VMs to Azure Local using the migration flow. | Connect these machines to Azure by [deploying the 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).|
-| Management method | Via Azure. | 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. |
+| 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 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).|
+| 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. |
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Currently, conversion of an Arc-enabled server or non-Arc VM to an Arc VM isn't supported.
+> Currently, conversion of an Arc-enabled server or unmanaged VM to an Azure Local VM isn't supported.
 
 ## Compare VM management capabilities
 
-The following table compares the management capabilities for Arc VMs, Arc-enabled servers, and non-Arc VMs across various operations and features available through the Azure portal:
+The following table compares the management capabilities for Azure Local VMs, Arc-enabled servers, and unmanaged VMs across various operations and features available through the Azure portal:
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > Keep in mind the following information when comparing VM management capabilities:
 >- 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.
 >- 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/).
 >- 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).
 
-|Azure VM management capability|Arc VMs|Arc-enabled servers|Non-Arc VMs|
+|Azure VM management capability|Azure Local VMs enabled by Azure Arc | Arc-enabled servers | Unmanaged VMs |
 |:-----|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|
 | **Settings** |
 | - Start|✅|❌|❌|
@@ -100,11 +100,6 @@ The following table compares the management capabilities for Arc VMs, Arc-enable
 | - Export template |✅|❌|❌|
 | - Resource health |❌ <br>(Use Alerts) |✅|❌|
 
-
-<!--- 1: at additional costs.
-- [^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).
-- [^3]: included for VMs running on Azure and Azure Local instances.-->
-
 <a name="1"></a>1: At additional costs.
 
 <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).
@@ -113,4 +108,4 @@ The following table compares the management capabilities for Arc VMs, Arc-enable
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- Review [Azure Arc VM management prerequisites](../manage/azure-arc-vm-management-prerequisites.md).
+- Review [Azure Local VM management prerequisites](../manage/azure-arc-vm-management-prerequisites.md).