Azure Arc has evolved into a true governance and security platform – and in 2026, it's no longer about "What is Arc?" but "How do you operate Arc correctly?"
In this session we will dive into how Arc serves as a central control plane for servers and SQL Server: compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS) via policy, security posture management through Microsoft Defender and cost optimization through automated governance. Concrete scenarios:
- Policy-driven operations at OS-level
- Automatic Agent Upgrade
- Regulatory Compliance Patterns
- Security Posture: threat detection
- Lifecycle Management: common pitfalls and best practices
We will dive into Live demos directly from the Arc Portal.

Azure Arc is no longer just a management tool – it's the governance and security platform for hybrid environments. In this session we see how to use Azure Arc as a central control plane for servers and SQL Server: compliance at scale,
security posture management, automated optimization, and best practices for production operations.