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Part 1: Introduction to the Azure Hybrid Continuum

This section introduces the Azure Hybrid Continuum — the full spectrum of deployment models from public cloud to fully disconnected on-premises infrastructure. It establishes the foundational concepts that the rest of this guide builds upon.

Chapters

Chapter Description
Overview What this guide covers and why it matters
The Hybrid Continuum Understanding the spectrum from cloud to edge
How to Use This Guide Navigation guide and reading paths

Key Concepts

  • Azure Hybrid Continuum: The spectrum of deployment models spanning public cloud, hybrid connected, and fully disconnected environments
  • Sovereignty: The ability to control where data resides and how it is processed
  • Azure Local: Microsoft's on-premises Azure infrastructure platform
  • Azure Arc: The management plane that extends Azure to any infrastructure

Next: Part 2 — Azure Hybrid Infrastructure