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Configuring Virtual Machines in Microsoft Azure

by Tim Warner

You may be tasked with configuring virtual machines running in Azure--how do you get started? This course will teach you how to secure, protect, and optimize Windows Server and Linux virtual machines running in Azure.

What you'll learn

At the core of configuration management in Microsoft Azure is a thorough knowledge of how to connect to and manage Azure-based virtual machines (VMs). In this course, Configuring Virtual Machines in Microsoft Azure, you’ll learn how to configure Windows Server and Linux VMs in Azure for maximum performance, availability, and security. First, you’ll learn how to manage VM configurations, including storage, networking, and extensions. Next, you’ll explore how to maximize VM availability, involving availability sets, availability zones, and Azure Advisor. Finally, you’ll discover how to enforce VM security in Azure, including role-based access control (RBAC) and Azure Security Center. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a foundational knowledge of Azure VM configuration that will help you as you move forward in your work as a Microsoft Azure administrator or solution architect.

About the author

Timothy Warner is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Cloud and Datacenter Management who is based in Nashville, TN. His professional specialties include Microsoft Azure, cross-platform PowerShell, and all things Windows Server-related. You can reach Tim via Twitter (@TechTrainerTim), LinkedIn or his blog, AzureDepot.com.

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