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Description
Azure Arc serves as a strategic bridge between on-premises, edge, and multicloud infrastructures, empowering organizations to unify management under a single Azure framework. It supports hybrid operations by bringing Azure security, compliance, and governance services to workloads no matter where they run. Through Arc, enterprises can streamline VMware lifecycle management, deploy Kubernetes clusters, and extend Azure data services directly into their datacenters. It also enhances modernization by enabling containerized apps, SQL Server management, and Windows Server deployments with new cloud-driven capabilities. Developers can maintain familiar workflows with GitHub and Visual Studio Code while benefiting from consistent APIs and centralized observability via Azure Monitor. Security is reinforced by Microsoft’s 34,000 security engineers and over 100 compliance certifications, making Arc suitable for regulated industries. With pricing that includes core inventory at no cost and paid add-ons like advanced security and monitoring, it scales to fit enterprise needs. Customer success stories from companies like Chevron, LALIGA, and Coles demonstrate how Azure Arc accelerates innovation and simplifies operations in real-world scenarios.
Description
The F5 Distributed Cloud Platform offers enhanced features, robust security measures, and streamlined operations superior to those provided by native cloud services. This platform is specifically designed to cater to distributed applications operating in multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge settings. As software applications transition into microservices and increasingly rely on APIs, the emergence of complex and highly distributed architectures brings about challenges, escalated costs, and heightened risks. To effectively deliver applications, it is necessary to deploy and manage various appliances, software, and connectivity services. Conventional CDNs and hub-and-spoke networks fall short when it comes to supporting immersive or large-scale SaaS applications. With differing APIs, policies, and levels of observability, there is a pressing need for significant investments in automation. Applications that are distributed across various environments often face unequal protection levels. Furthermore, achieving alignment among DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps during service provisioning and security poses significant challenges, particularly when relying on ticket-based workflows, which can hinder efficiency and responsiveness. Addressing these complexities is crucial for optimizing the management of distributed applications.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Kubernetes
Yes
Azure Linux
Yes
Azure Local
Yes
Azure Marketplace
Yes
Datadog
No
F5 Distributed Cloud App Stack
No
F5 Distributed Cloud Client-Side Defense
No
F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer
No
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
No
GitHub
Yes
Integrations
Kubernetes
Yes
Azure Linux
No
Azure Local
No
Azure Marketplace
No
Datadog
Yes
F5 Distributed Cloud App Stack
Yes
F5 Distributed Cloud Client-Side Defense
Yes
F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer
Yes
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
Yes
GitHub
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$25 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/azure-arc/
Vendor Details
Company Name
F5
Founded
1996
Country
United States
Website
www.f5.com/products/distributed-cloud-services/platform-overview
Product Features
Cloud Management
Access Control
No
Billing & Provisioning
No
Capacity Analytics
No
Cost Management
No
Demand Monitoring
No
Multi-Cloud Management
No
Performance Analytics
No
SLA Management
No
Supply Monitoring
No
Workflow Approval
No
Cloud Security
Antivirus
No
Application Security
No
Behavioral Analytics
No
Encryption
No
Endpoint Management
No
Incident Management
No
Intrusion Detection System
No
Threat Intelligence
No
Two-Factor Authentication
No
Vulnerability Management
No