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Introduction

The Compute SDK empowers developers to integrate Azure compute capabilities directly into their applications and workflows. Whether you're building custom automation scripts, deploying complex microservices, or managing large-scale infrastructure, this SDK offers the tools you need.

Key features include:

• Virtual Machine Management: Create, start, stop, restart, and delete VMs.
• Scale Set Management: Automate the scaling and management of VM scale sets.
• Container Service Integration: Deploy and manage containerized applications.
• Networking and Storage Configuration: Define and attach network interfaces and storage disks.
• Monitoring and Diagnostics: Access performance metrics and diagnostic logs.

Getting Started

To begin using the Compute SDK, follow these steps:

1. Prerequisites: Ensure you have an Azure subscription and the Azure CLI installed.
2. Install the SDK: You can install the SDK for your preferred language via package managers like NuGet (.NET), pip (Python), npm (Node.js), or Maven/Gradle (Java).
3. Authentication: Set up authentication to Azure. This typically involves using service principals or managed identities.
4. Create your first resource: Refer to the quickstart guides below to deploy your first virtual machine or set up a simple compute service.

For detailed installation instructions and examples, please visit the Installation Guide.

Core APIs and Services

Explore the various components of the Compute SDK:

SDK Examples and Tutorials

See the Compute SDK in action with practical examples and tutorials:

• Python Quickstart: Create a VM
• .NET Quickstart: Deploy a VM Scale Set
• Advanced VM Configuration Tutorial
• Container Orchestration with Compute SDK

Support and Community

Need help or want to contribute? Connect with the Azure community:

• Azure Support
• Microsoft Q&A
• GitHub Issues (Python SDK)
• GitHub Issues (.NET SDK)