Azure Arc-enabled servers prerequisites
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title: Connected Machine agent prerequisites
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description: Learn about the prerequisites for installing the Connected Machine agent for Azure Arc-enabled servers.
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# Customer intent: "As an IT administrator managing physical and virtual servers, I want to understand the prerequisites for installing the Connected Machine agent for Azure Arc, so that I can ensure successful onboarding and optimal operation within my environment."
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| Windows Server | 2019 | ✅ | ❌ | — | |
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| Windows Server | 2022 | ✅ | ❌ | — | |
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| Windows Server | 2025 | ✅ | ❌ | — | |
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+> [!IMPORTANT]
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+> The expected end of Azure Arc support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 doesn't extend the ESU period. ESUs for these versions end on October 13, 2026. The October 13, 2026 security update is the final update provided through ESUs.
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For Windows Server, both Desktop and Server Core experiences are supported. Azure Editions are supported on Azure Local.
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