Welcome to Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are on-demand, scalable computing resources that you can use when you need them. Azure VMs offer the flexibility of virtualization for a wide variety of computing workloads.
Explore the resources below to get started with creating, configuring, and managing your virtual machines in Azure.
Getting Started
Create a VM
Learn how to quickly create a Windows or Linux virtual machine.
VM Concepts
Understand the core concepts and architecture of Azure VMs.
Connect to a VM
Methods for accessing and managing your virtual machines.
Management & Operations
Monitoring
Monitor the performance and health of your VMs.
Scaling
Scale your VM deployments to meet demand.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Protect your VMs with backup and recovery solutions.
Advanced Topics
Networking
Configure networking for your virtual machines.
Security
Secure your Azure virtual machines.
Automation
Automate VM management tasks.