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About Azure Local
Operate infrastructure across distributed locations enabled by Azure Arc. Run virtual machines (VMs), containers, and select Azure services with Azure Local, a distributed infrastructure solution. Deploy modern container apps and traditional virtualized apps side-by-side on the same hardware. Identify the right solution to match your scenario from a validated list of hardware partners. Set up and manage your on-premises and cloud infrastructure with a more consistent Azure experience. Safeguard workloads with advanced security-by-default in all validated hardware solutions.
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