Microsoft Internal · Azure Local
ACX + Longhaul Lab
Real Azure Local hardware. Production-equivalent workloads. One onboarding path for
ACX and Longhaul lab experiences.
Lab Experiences
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Azure Local VMs
Windows and Linux VMs on Azure Stack HCI clusters
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AKS Arc
Azure Kubernetes Service on Azure Local for containerized workloads
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GPU Workloads
NVIDIA A2 and A16 GPU nodes for AI/ML experimentation
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Azure Virtual Desktop
Desktop virtualization on hybrid infrastructure via AVD
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Longhaul Lab
Long-running validation workloads and stress testing
Quick Start
| # | Step | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Register for access — submit your request via My Access | 5 min |
| 2 | Complete first login — sign in with AVD and verify access | 10 min |
| 3 | Connect to resources — VMs, AKS Arc, Linux hosts | 5 min |
Who Can Use the Labs?
Available to Microsoft FTEs with a valid @microsoft.com address.
FTE only
Vendor and partner access requires manager approval.
Need Help?
- Self-service: Request access · Check status · FAQ
- Troubleshooting: Can't log in · VM issues · AKS permission denied
- Support: Post in the ACX Lab Teams channel with your alias and the error message