Deploying a Virtual Machine in Microsoft Azure
Deploying a virtual machine in Azure requires a different paradigm from doing so on-premises. This beginner-level course will teach you how to plan and deploy Windows Server and Linux virtual machines in the Microsoft Azure public cloud.
What you'll learn
At the core of Azure infrastructure as a service administration is a thorough knowledge of virtual machine deployment. In this course, Deploying a Virtual Machine in Microsoft Azure, you’ll learn how to effectively plan VM deployments, and then carry them out by using both the Azure portal and Resource Manager templates. First, you’ll learn the basics of VM deployment in Azure by using Microsoft best practice guidance. Next, you’ll explore how to deploy a Windows Server VM in Azure. Finally, you’ll discover how to deploy a Linux server VM in Azure. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of Azure VM deployment that will help you as you move forward in your career as an Azure solution architect or administrator.
Table of contents
- Overview 2m
- Choosing the Right VM Size and Storage Option 3m
- Standard vs. Premium Disk Storage 2m
- Managed vs. Unmanaged Disk Storage 2m
- Demo: Touring Relevant Azure Web Resources 6m
- Designing the Virtual Network Environment 2m
- Demo: Creating a Virtual Network 8m
- Planning for High Availability 3m
- Availability Zones 1m
- Summary 2m
About the author
Timothy Warner is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Cloud and Datacenter Management who is based in Nashville, TN. His professional specialties include Microsoft Azure, cross-platform PowerShell, and all things Windows Server-related. You can reach Tim via Twitter (@TechTrainerTim), LinkedIn or his blog, AzureDepot.com.