Azure: Public, Hybrid & Operations, Workshops

TMM02 Workshop: Securing On-Premises Servers with Defender for Cloud and Azure Arc

11/16/2026

8:30am - 5:30pm

Level: Intermediate

Aidan Finn

Azure MVP

MD, Consultant, Trainer

Cloud Mechanix

Bring Your Servers Under the Same Security Umbrella that you already use and know.

You already use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to protect your user devices—but what about your on-premises servers? In this full-day workshop, we’ll explore how to secure non-Azure Windows and Linux servers using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, powered by Azure Arc.

We’ll start by introducing Azure Arc and what it brings to hybrid environments. You’ll learn about the Connected Machine Agent and how to deploy it—whether you’re managing a handful of servers or rolling out at scale. From there, we’ll dive into implementing Defender for Cloud for small businesses and complex organizations alike.

Expect practical demonstrations on enabling monitoring, configuring notifications, and troubleshooting common issues. By the end of the day, you’ll see how managing the security of these servers can be as seamless as managing your laptops and mobile devices.

This workshop is packed with real-world guidance and demos to prepare you for successful implementations in your own environment.

You will learn:

  • Understand Azure Arc
  • Understand Defender for Cloud
  • To deploy Defender for Cloud to non-Azure machines