Azure Arc Simplifies Unified Management for a Leading Manufacturing Company

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    Published onMar 05, 2024 | Share it via:

    The client is a leading manufacturing company based in the United States. The customer had over 300 on-premises servers and they needed a unified patch management tool to manage their hybrid infrastructure.

    Their challenges included:
    • Managing updates for hybrid workloads—those that span both Azure and on-premises environments—can indeed be challenging without a unified tool. They needed strategies and tools that can help streamline this process.
    • Their patch compliance tool lacked visibility of server updates across a single control plane, they could face challenges in ensuring that all their systems were properly updated and compliant.
    • The client's team lacked the experience to deploy and manage a centralized patch management tool, it's essential to approach the situation with a structured plan that included training, support, and potentially leveraging managed services.
    SNP proposed a unified management solution with Azure Arc where:
    • Onboarding all servers of a hybrid infrastructure to Azure Arc is a strategic move that can enhance management and visibility across both on-premises and cloud environments.
    • With Azure Arc providing centralized visibility across the client's hybrid infrastructure, the organization can effectively manage its resources in a more streamlined and efficient manner.
    • Implementing update management with patch level status through a central dashboard on Azure Arc is a powerful approach to maintaining control over the hybrid infrastructure. This setup enabled the client to monitor and manage patch compliance effectively across all their servers, both on-premises and in the cloud.
    • Verifying all server updates with an overall patch health report was a crucial step in ensuring the security and compliance of their hybrid infrastructure. This process allowed them to assess the effectiveness of their patch management strategy and identify areas for improvement.
    After a successful delivery of the engagement, the following benefits were achieved:
    • Generating an inventory report of all their servers using the Azure Arc solution provided valuable insights into the client’s hybrid infrastructure. This capability allowed the client to keep track of their servers, understand their configurations, and manage resources effectively.
    • Generating patch health documents for all their Azure Arc servers was an essential practice for maintaining the security and compliance of their hybrid infrastructure. These documents provide detailed insights into the patch status of each server, enabling IT teams to make informed decisions about updates and compliance.
    • Implementing continuous governance and compliance scanning across hybrid workloads is essential for maintaining a secure and compliant IT environment. By utilizing Azure Arc and its integration with various Azure services, the client can ensure that their hybrid infrastructure adheres to organizational policies and regulatory standards.
    • Achieving a quick turnaround on remediating servers that have not been updated is critical for maintaining security and compliance in a hybrid infrastructure.
    • By implementing automated patch management processes, the client has successfully saved significant manual efforts for their internal IT team. This strategic shift not only enhances operational efficiency and compliance but also allows the IT staff to focus on more impactful initiatives, driving overall improvement in the organization’s IT governance and security framework. The combination of Azure Arc, automation tools, and comprehensive reporting has transformed patch management from a manual chore into a streamlined, efficient process.
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