Introduction

Azure Local brings Azure services into your data center with a consistent control plane. This page collects the docs, guides, and labs I use when planning and operating Azure Local environments. It mirrors my public GitHub list so you can search it directly on this site and keep track of updates.

GitHub source: https://github.com/schmittnieto/awesome-azure-local

Who is this for

  • Cloud architects and platform engineers designing hybrid setups
  • AVD administrators building or running desktops on Azure Local
  • Operations teams that want proven references for day to day work

What you will find

  • Official documentation and learning paths
  • AVD on Azure Local
  • AKS on Azure Local
  • OEM notes and reference designs
  • Tools, scripts, and community write ups

How to use it

  • Use the table of contents to jump to a topic
  • Press Ctrl F to search within the page
  • Open links in a new tab to keep your place

If you spot a gap or a broken link, open an issue or pull request in the GitHub repo link.

Official

Only official links published or maintained by Microsoft or Azure.

Azure Local

AVD

AKS

Backup and Disaster Recovery

GitHub Repositories

  • Jumpstart Local Box
    LocalBox is a turnkey solution that provides a complete sandbox for exploring Azure Local capabilities and hybrid cloud integration in a virtualized environment (hosted on Azure).
  • Arc Jumpstart source code
    Source for Arc Jumpstart automation scripts and tools, supporting the official documentation site.
  • Azure Local Supportability Forum
    Central repository for troubleshooting guides, known issues, and feedback used by support teams and the community.
  • Azure Local sample repository
    Samples covering SDN training, security baselines, and alternate OS image download links such as the OS image tracking table.
  • MSLab
    Scripts and resources to create nested Hyper-V labs, ideal for testing Azure Local in a virtual environment.

OEMs

Resources from key original equipment manufacturers with dedicated Azure Local content.

Dell

HPE

Lenovo

DataON

Fujitsu


Third Party

Independent vendors offering backup or AVD management solutions for Azure Local environments.

Backup Management

Software commonly used to perform backups of Azure Local infrastructure.

Veeam

Commvault

AVD Management

Software used to manage Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure on Azure Local.

Nerdio

Hydra by Login VSI

Citrix

Sizing

Tools to estimate Azure Local sizing and choose the right hardware.

Acuutech


Community

Resources that do not come from Microsoft, OEMs, or the vendors listed in the Third Party section.

Blog

To avoid an excessive list, only entire blogs are referenced, not individual posts.

LinkedIn

Most day-to-day news on Azure Local arrives first on LinkedIn. Here are two profiles worth following.

YouTube

Channels that focus primarily on Azure Local rather than hosting only an occasional video.

  • The Hybrid Friends
    Practical use cases and deep dives in the Azure Local space.
  • Manfred Helber
    German- and English-language channel by MVP Manfred Helber featuring Azure Local Show, a weekly update on Azure Local news.
  • Carsten Rachfall
    German-language channel by MVP Carsten Rachfall streaming Azure Local and Azure Virtual Desktop implementations.
  • I am IT Geek - Shabaz Darr
    Practical use cases by MVP Shabaz Darr covering topics like Azure Arc and Hybrid Kubernetes.

Github Repos & Tools

Chats & Channels

  • Azure Local Slack Channel
    Slack channel (the real Community) managed by Darryl van der Peijl that provides community support for all Azure Local questions.

Trainings

  • Azure Local Training
    Training module covering how to deploy and register Azure Local using OEM licenses, among other key topics.

Events

Name Description Price Remote Date
AVD Tech Fest - Berlin (Germany) Community-driven event focused on Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Local integration. 99 € No September 10-11, 2025
Microsoft Ignite - San Francisco (USA) Flagship Microsoft conference featuring hybrid cloud and Azure Local sessions. 2325 $ Yes (Digital pass are Free) November 17-21, 2025

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