Aurnov_Chattopadhyay announces the 2026 updates for the Azure Arc Server Forum, detailing the event schedule, topics covered, and ways for practitioners to engage with the Azure Arc community.

Azure Arc Server Forum: 2026 Schedule and Participation Updates

Author: Aurnov_Chattopadhyay

The Azure Arc Server Forum enters its fourth calendar year, continuing its role as a key community resource for customers, partners, and Azure experts. The forum brings together discussions, live demonstrations, and interactive Q&A sessions focused on administering and evolving hybrid, multicloud, and edge server environments with Azure Arc.

Event Schedule

  • Starting January 2026, sessions are held every third Thursday, 9:30 – 10:15 AM PST.
  • No sessions in July and December (summer/winter breaks).

Forum Highlights

  • Live Demos: Showcasing new Azure Arc capabilities and server management features for Windows, Linux, and SQL Server.
  • Product Roadmap Interaction: Opportunities to provide feedback directly influencing development priorities.
  • Technical Q&A: Product group answers technical questions in real time.
  • Management and Connectivity: Deep dives on licensing, connectivity, and agent updates across hybrid and multicloud setups.

Newsletter and Recordings

  • Forum newsletter summarizes recent announcements (GA, preview features), agent improvements, and changes in user experience.
  • Invitations and reminders for future sessions included.
  • Feedback opportunities for ongoing customer research.
  • Session recordings are uploaded to the Azure Arc Server Forum YouTube channel, usually within 2-3 weeks.

Registration

  • Sign up for the forum and monthly newsletter here.

Join the Community

The Azure Arc Server Forum continues to support professionals working with:

  • Windows, Linux, and SQL Server workloads
  • Hybrid cloud, multicloud, and edge deployments
  • Unified operations and management at scale

Stay informed about new features, best practices, and ways to directly engage with Azure Arc’s product team.

Published: Dec 08, 2025
Author: Aurnov_Chattopadhyay

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