title: "Deployment Methods" sidebar_label: "Deployment Methods" sidebar_position: 1 description: "Overview of Azure Local cluster deployment methods including Portal and ARM Template options for Active Directory and Local Identity environments." author: "Azure Local Cloud" created: "2026-01-31" updated: "2026-03-03" version: "1.0" tags: ["azure-local", "deployment-methods", "portal", "arm-template"] keywords: ["Azure Local", "deployment methods", "portal deployment", "ARM template", "Active Directory", "local identity"] status: "Active"
DOCUMENT CATEGORY: Reference
SCOPE: Azure Local deployment options
PURPOSE: Overview and navigation for deployment methods
MASTER REFERENCE: Microsoft Learn — Deploy Azure Local via Portal
Status: Active
Azure Local clusters can be deployed using different methods. This section provides an overview of available options.
| Method | Best For | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Portal (AD) | Enterprise/Learning | AD Portal Deployment |
| ARM Template (AD) | Production/Multi-site | AD ARM Template |
| Portal (Local) | Edge/Disconnected | Local Portal Deployment |
| ARM Template (Local) | Automated Edge | Local ARM Template |
| Method | Best For | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Portal (AD + SAN) | SAN Enterprise | AD Portal (SAN) |
| ARM Template (AD + SAN) | SAN Automated | AD ARM Template (SAN) |
| Portal (Local + SAN) | SAN Edge | Local Portal (SAN) |
| ARM Template (Local + SAN) | SAN Automated Edge | Local ARM Template (SAN) |
| Aspect | Portal | ARM Template |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | Visual wizard | Requires template knowledge |
| Repeatability | Manual | Fully automated |
| Version Control | No | Yes |
| CI/CD Integration | No | Yes |
| Learning Curve | Low | Medium |
:::tip Production Recommendation For Azure Local Cloud Azure Local production deployments, use Active Directory with ARM Template for consistency and repeatability. :::
| Version | Date | Author | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-03-03 | Azure Local Cloud | Initial release |