Azure Virtual Machine

Virtual Machines in Azure

Virtual Machines in Azure are powerful, cloud-based computing instances that enable businesses to run a wide range of operating systems and applications with high flexibility and control.

Uses of Virtual Machines

Azure Virtual Machines serve as a versatile solution for tasks like:

• Hosting Websites
• Running Custom Applications
• Analyzing Data
• Providing Businesses with scalable and cost-effective resources

Before Creating an Azure Virtual Machine

Prior to creating an Azure Virtual Machine, careful planning involving factors such as resource location, machine size, and operating system configurations is essential to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.

Location of Azure Virtual Machine

The location of an Azure Virtual Machine plays a crucial role in terms of data residency, availability, and latency. Choosing the right region is vital for an optimal user experience.

Azure Virtual Machine Size

Selecting the appropriate VM size is critical in Azure to meet performance requirements and control costs. Azure offers a variety of VM sizes tailored to different workloads.

Azure Virtual Machine Operating System Disks and Images

Azure provides a library of pre-configured operating system images and allows customization. Understanding how to manage OS disks and images is fundamental when setting up a VM.

Extensions of Virtual Machine

Azure Virtual Machine extensions are add-ons that enhance functionality, security, and management. These extensions offer a seamless way to optimize your VM for specific tasks or roles.

Creating Azure Virtual Machine in Azure Portal

The Azure Portal provides an intuitive interface to create and manage Virtual Machines. This streamlined process ensures ease of deployment and configuration for users.

Azure Deployment Models

Azure offers various deployment models for hosting applications and services, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Service Fabric, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Each model provides a different level of control and flexibility in managing your resources.

Virtual Machines Series and Sizes

Azure provides a wide range of virtual machine (VM) series and sizes to cater to diverse workloads. You can choose from options like the D-series for general-purpose computing, F-series for compute-intensive tasks, and more, depending on your specific performance and cost requirements.

Virtual Machine Architecture

Azure VMs come in both x86 and ARM architectures. You can choose the architecture that best suits your application's requirements, with x86 being the most common for general-purpose workloads and ARM designed for specific use cases like IoT and edge computing.

Windows VM Disk Layouts

Windows VMs in Azure typically have a disk layout consisting of an operating system disk (C: drive) and additional data disks (D: drive, E: drive, etc.) for storing application data. The exact layout can be customized based on your requirements.

Web Deployment

Azure offers various options for web deployment, including Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), allowing you to host web applications and APIs in a scalable and managed environment.

Custom Domain

You can associate a custom domain with your Azure resources, such as Azure App Service, by configuring DNS settings and SSL certificates to make your application accessible via a user-friendly domain name.

Data Sharing Between VMs

Azure provides multiple options for sharing data between VMs, such as using Azure File Storage, Azure Blob Storage, or setting up virtual network connections to allow direct data exchange between VMs.