Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) provide on-demand, scalable computing resources in the cloud. VMs allow you to run applications and services, providing the same user experience as a physical computer. You can select from a variety of operating systems and configurations to suit your needs.

• Azure VMs are part of the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) model.
• They can run Windows or Linux operating systems.
• VMs are highly scalable and can be adjusted based on workload requirements.
• Azure provides various sizes and types of VMs for different use cases.

Follow these steps to create a Virtual Machine in Azure:

graph TD;
    A[Start] --> B[Log in to Azure Portal];
    B --> C[Click on Create a Resource];
    C --> D[Select Virtual Machine];
    D --> E[Configure Basic Settings];
    E --> F[Choose Size];
    F --> G[Configure Networking];
    G --> H[Review + Create];
    H --> I[Click Create];
    I --> J[VM is Deployed];
            

Consider the following best practices when using Azure VMs:

• Regularly update and patch your VM OS for security.
• Use Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for deployment consistency.
• Monitor performance and resource utilization to optimize costs.
• Consider using Managed Disks for better performance and reliability.