What is Azure Virtual Machines?
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are cloud-based virtual servers that you can run and manage online. You don't need to manage the underlying hardware – Azure handles it for you. This allows for scalability and flexibility.
They offer a cost-effective and reliable way to deploy applications and services.
Key Concepts
- Virtual Machines (VMs): Isolated environments for running applications.
- Virtualization: Creating software that emulates hardware.
- Azure Subscription: Your access to Azure resources.
- Resource Groups: Grouping related VMs and settings.
Prerequisites - Step 1: Azure Subscription
You need an active Azure subscription to create and manage VMs.
You can sign up for a free trial to get started.
Prerequisites - Step 2: Resource Groups
Create Resource Groups to organize your VMs.
A Resource Group is a container for all VMs, storage accounts, and other resources within your Azure subscription.
Prerequisites - Step 3: Understanding Virtual Machines
A VM is a 'container' - it has a OS image and all its resources. You configure what to install for the VM.