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What is F5 Distributed Cloud Platform?

The F5 Distributed Cloud Platform provides advanced functionalities, robust security protocols, and efficient operations that surpass those offered by standard cloud services. Tailored for distributed applications functioning across multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge environments, this platform meets specific needs. As software evolves into microservices and increasingly depends on APIs, the rise of intricate and widely distributed architectures introduces challenges, increased costs, and greater risks. To successfully deliver applications, it is essential to deploy and oversee an array of appliances, software, and connectivity solutions. Traditional CDNs and hub-and-spoke networks fail to adequately support immersive or extensive SaaS applications. The variation in APIs, policies, and levels of observability necessitates substantial investments in automation to streamline processes. Applications that span multiple environments frequently encounter inconsistent levels of protection. Additionally, ensuring collaboration among DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps during service provisioning and security is fraught with difficulties, particularly when using ticketing systems that can impede efficiency and response times. Effectively tackling these complexities is vital for enhancing the management of distributed applications, especially as organizations seek to maximize their operational capabilities and maintain secure, reliable services.

What is Azure Arc?

Azure Arc redefines hybrid and multicloud management by extending the full power of Azure services to virtually any environment, whether on-premises, at the edge, or across third-party clouds. It consolidates infrastructure management into a single control plane, allowing organizations to operate servers, Kubernetes clusters, and virtualized workloads with the same governance and security policies used in Azure. With its agentless multicloud connector, enterprises gain the ability to bring Azure’s compliance, observability, and governance capabilities to diverse environments without adding operational complexity. Arc also enables the modernization of legacy infrastructure, from SQL Server and Windows Server to containerized apps, helping businesses prepare their systems for an AI-driven future. Developers benefit from seamless integration with familiar tools like GitHub, VS Code, and Kubernetes, which makes building and scaling applications consistent across environments. The solution also supports virtualization platforms like VMware and SCVMM, simplifying lifecycle management and reducing costs. Security is embedded by design, backed by Microsoft’s global security expertise and over 100 regional and industry certifications. Real-time observability is enabled through Azure Monitor, while additional integrations with Microsoft Defender for Cloud strengthen multicloud threat protection. Enterprises across industries—including retail, sports, manufacturing, and government—use Azure Arc to unify infrastructure, accelerate application delivery, and unlock innovation at scale. With a flexible pricing model and proven customer ROI, Azure Arc provides the agility, security, and intelligence required for today’s adaptive cloud strategies.

Media

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Integrations Supported

Kubernetes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
GitHub
Google Cloud Platform
IBM Cloud Red Hat Openshift
Kublr
Linkerd
Microsoft Copilot in Azure
Opsgenie
PagerDuty
Slack
Splunk APM
Suntek Reporting
Terraform
VMware Cloud
Visual Studio Code
Windows Server

Integrations Supported

Kubernetes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
GitHub
Google Cloud Platform
IBM Cloud Red Hat Openshift
Kublr
Linkerd
Microsoft Copilot in Azure
Opsgenie
PagerDuty
Slack
Splunk APM
Suntek Reporting
Terraform
VMware Cloud
Visual Studio Code
Windows Server

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$25 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

F5

Date Founded

1996

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.f5.com/products/distributed-cloud-services/platform-overview

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/azure-arc/

Categories and Features

Cloud Management

Access Control
Billing & Provisioning
Capacity Analytics
Cost Management
Demand Monitoring
Multi-Cloud Management
Performance Analytics
SLA Management
Supply Monitoring
Workflow Approval

Cloud Security

Antivirus
Application Security
Behavioral Analytics
Encryption
Endpoint Management
Incident Management
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Intelligence
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Management

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