Manage Azure Virtual Machines
This section provides comprehensive guidance on managing your Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) throughout their lifecycle. Learn how to deploy, configure, monitor, and maintain your VM infrastructure efficiently and securely.
Key Management Operations
1. Deployment and Configuration
Understand the different methods for deploying VMs and configuring their settings, including networking, storage, and extensions.
- Creating a VM using the Azure portal
- Deploying VMs with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
- Configuring VM network interfaces (NICs)
- Attaching and managing data disks
- Installing VM extensions
2. Monitoring and Diagnostics
Keep your VMs running smoothly with robust monitoring and diagnostic capabilities. Identify and troubleshoot issues proactively.
- Using Azure Monitor for VM metrics
- Configuring VM diagnostics settings
- Analyzing VM logs with Azure Log Analytics
- Setting up alerts for VM performance and health
3. Operations and Maintenance
Perform essential operational tasks, such as resizing, restarting, and managing the state of your VMs.
- Resizing a virtual machine
- Starting, stopping, and deallocating VMs
- Applying updates and patches to VMs
- Managing VM boot diagnostics
4. Security Management
Secure your Azure VMs against threats and ensure compliance with security best practices.
- Implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) VM access
- Configuring Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Using Azure Security Center for VM security posture
- Managing VM identity and access control (RBAC)
5. Backup and Disaster Recovery
Protect your data and ensure business continuity with Azure's backup and disaster recovery solutions for VMs.
- Configuring Azure Backup for VMs
- Setting up Azure Site Recovery for VM replication
- Performing VM restore operations
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Important Note
Always refer to the latest official Azure documentation for the most up-to-date information and best practices regarding Azure Virtual Machine management.