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jbi
Apr 01, 2025Copper Contributor
Azure Arc Gateway and Azure Arc Proxy
Hi, I had an internal discussion regarding the purpose of the Azure Proxy. Can the Azure Arc Proxy A) take over the communication of other VMs, servers or Arc Agents that cannot access the intern...
- Apr 02, 2025
See my comment on below:
A) Proxy for Other Arc Agents
- No, the Azure Arc Proxy does not act as a proxy for other VMs, servers, or Arc Agents on other machines. It is designed to work locally on the machine where it is installed.
B) Proxy for Extensions on the Same Machine
- Yes, the Azure Arc Proxy simplifies communication for extensions installed on the same machine. It reduces the number of URLs that need to be whitelisted in enterprise environments, ensuring secure and streamlined connectivity.
Kidd_Ip
Apr 02, 2025MVP
See my comment on below:
A) Proxy for Other Arc Agents
- No, the Azure Arc Proxy does not act as a proxy for other VMs, servers, or Arc Agents on other machines. It is designed to work locally on the machine where it is installed.
B) Proxy for Extensions on the Same Machine
- Yes, the Azure Arc Proxy simplifies communication for extensions installed on the same machine. It reduces the number of URLs that need to be whitelisted in enterprise environments, ensuring secure and streamlined connectivity.