Deploy various agents on AzureArc managed Windows server

HAL9000 26 Reputation points
2026-07-02T09:48:14.2633333+00:00

Hi all,

Is anyone else managing a number of Windows Azure Arc-enabled server VMs that require installation various third-party agents, such as ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, and similar tools?

We do not have SCCM in our environment, so I’m interested in understanding what options others are using for this type of application deployment and ongoing management.

I’d really appreciate your thoughts, recommendations, or any lessons learned.

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Marcin Policht 94,940 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-02T11:12:58.9066667+00:00

    I tend to leverage Azure Policy for consistent enforcement and Custom Script Extensions for remote installation and automation. Azure Policy combined with Machine Configuration tends to work fairly well.

    Another approach involves tools such as Ansible or Chef, especially outside of the traditional Microsoft endpoint management ecosystem. Ansible playbooks can be used to push software packages, enforce desired configurations, and manage ongoing updates for Arc-enabled servers.

    For traditional Active Directory-joined Windows environments, you can rely on Group Policy.

    If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

    hth

    Marcin

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