Azure Linux Virtual Machines

Deploy and manage powerful Linux virtual machines in the Azure cloud. Get flexibility, scalability, and a vast range of distributions.

Create a Linux VM

Choose Your Distribution

Select from a wide variety of popular Linux distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and more.

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Scalable Performance

Scale your VM resources up or down based on demand. Azure offers a wide range of VM sizes optimized for various workloads, from general-purpose to compute-intensive.

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Robust Security

Benefit from Azure's comprehensive security features, including network security groups, firewalls, identity management, and threat protection.

Security Features

Flexible Deployment

Deploy VMs quickly through the Azure portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell, or ARM templates. Integrate seamlessly with other Azure services.

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Key Benefits of Azure Linux VMs

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