Azure Virtual machine
Vm in azure cloud.
Table Of Contents :
• Virtual Machine
• Uses and benefits of VMs
• Types of VMs
• Public and Private IPs
• Ways to connect to VMs
• Different Types of OS
• Availability Zones
• Availability Sets
• Types of Disks
• Optimizing and saving cost of VMs
Azure Virtual Machines: An Introduction
An Azure VM (Virtual Machine) is a scalable computing resource provided by Microsoft Azure, the cloud
computing platform offered by Microsoft. Azure VMs allow you to run applications and workloads in the
cloud without needing to manage physical hardware.
•Virtual Machine: A virtualized instance of a computer system running on Azure's infrastructure rather than
on physical hardware.
•Scalable: You can easily scale up or down the resources (such as CPU, memory, and storage) of the VM
according to your requirements.
•Compute: Provides processing power for running applications, performing computations, and handling
various tasks.
•Storage: Azure VMs can use Azure storage for boot disks, data disks, and other storage needs.
•Networking: Azure VMs are connected to virtual networks in Azure, enabling communication with other
Azure resources and on-premises networks if configured.
•Operating System: You can choose from a variety of operating systems, including various versions of
Windows Server, various distributions of Linux, and other specialized OS images available in the Azure
Marketplace.
•Management: Azure provides various management tools for provisioning, monitoring, and maintaining
VMs, including Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Azure Resource Manager templates.
Common uses of Azure VM :
•Hosting websites and web applications.
•Running software development environments.
•Data analysis and processing.
•Hosting databases.
•Running enterprise applications.
Benefits of using VM :
•Flexibility: You can choose the size and specifications of your virtual machine
based on your needs.
•Scalability: You can easily increase or decrease the resources (like CPU,
memory) of your VM as your requirements change.
•Cost-effectiveness: You pay only for what you use, making it cheaper than
buying and maintaining physical servers.
Types of Azure VMs :
[Link] Purpose VMs:
1. Balanced CPU-to-memory ratio.
2. Suitable for a wide range of workloads.
3. Examples: B-series, D-series.
[Link] Optimized VMs:
1. High CPU-to-memory ratio.
2. Ideal for compute-intensive applications.
3. Examples: F-series, H-series.
[Link] Optimized VMs:
1. High memory-to-CPU ratio.
2. Perfect for memory-intensive workloads.
3. Examples: E-series, M-series.
[Link] Optimized VMs:
1. High disk throughput and IO.
2. Best suited for storage-intensive applications.
3. Examples: L-series.
Connecting to Azure VMs :
1. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP):
1. Allows users to connect to Windows-based VMs.
2. Provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for remote management.
3. Requires RDP client software on the local machine.
2. Secure Shell (SSH):
1. Used to connect to Linux-based VMs.
2. Provides a command-line interface (CLI) for remote management.
3. Requires SSH client software on the local machine.
3. Azure Bastion:
1. Provides secure and seamless RDP/SSH access to VMs directly from the Azure portal.
2. Eliminates the need for exposing VMs to the public internet.
4. Azure Virtual Network:
1. Connects Azure VMs to on-premises networks or other Azure services securely.
2. Enables private communication between VMs and applications.
Accessing Applications on the Server :
[Link] Desktop Connection (RDC):
1. Once connected to the VM via RDP, users can access installed applications as they would on a local machine.
2. Suitable for GUI-based applications and management tasks.
[Link] Line Interface (CLI):
1. After connecting to the VM via SSH, users can access and manage applications using command-line tools.
2. Ideal for automation, scripting, and server administration tasks.
Considerations for Accessing Applications :
•Security: Choose access methods that align with security best practices and compliance requirements.
•Performance: Consider the performance impact of remote connections on application responsiveness.
•Accessibility: Ensure users have the necessary permissions and tools to access applications effectively.
Operating Systems for Azure Virtual Machines :
Windows Operating Systems
[Link] Server:
1. Offers various editions such as Standard, Datacenter, and Essentials.
2. Ideal for running Windows-based applications, Active Directory, file servers, etc.
[Link] 10:
1. Provides a desktop-like environment for development, testing, and remote desktop scenarios.
2. Suitable for developers and testers needing a Windows environment in the cloud.
Linux Operating Systems :
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1. A popular open-source Linux distribution known for its ease of use and community support.
2. Suitable for a wide range of workloads including web servers, databases, development environments, etc.
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1. A free and community-supported distribution derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
2. Suitable for web hosting, virtualization, and general-purpose server workloads.
[Link] Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL):
1. A commercially supported Linux distribution known for its stability and security features.
2. Ideal for enterprise applications, mission-critical workloads, and environments requiring long-term support.
[Link] Linux Enterprise Server (SLES):
1. A commercially supported Linux distribution optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.
2. Suitable for SAP applications, high-performance computing (HPC), and virtualization.
Availability Zones :
•Availability Zones are isolated locations within an Azure region.
•Each zone has its own power, cooling, and networking infrastructure to ensure redundancy and resilience.
•They are typically located several miles apart to minimize the risk of simultaneous failures.
Benefits of Availability Zones :
• High Availability:
• Applications deployed across Availability Zones remain available even if one zone goes down
due to hardware failures, maintenance, or other issues.
• Fault Tolerance:
• By distributing resources across multiple zones, you reduce the risk of a single point of failure,
increasing the resilience of your applications.
• Business Continuity:
• Availability Zones enable you to design disaster recovery solutions that ensure business
continuity in the event of regional outages or disasters.
Use Cases for Availability Zones :
• Mission-Critical Applications:
• Deploying critical workloads such as databases, web servers, and application servers across
Availability Zones ensures continuous availability and reliability.
• Disaster Recovery:
• Designing disaster recovery solutions across different zones ensures that your applications
remain operational even in the event of a catastrophic failure in one zone.
Availability Set :
•An Availability Set is a logical grouping of VMs within an Azure data center.
•VMs in an Availability Set are placed in separate fault domains and update domains to minimize the impact
of hardware failures and planned maintenance.
Benefits of Availability Sets :
[Link] Availability:
• Availability Sets ensure that VMs remain available even if hardware failures or maintenance events
occur.
[Link] Tolerance:
• By distributing VMs across fault domains, Availability Sets minimize the impact of hardware failures
on application availability.
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• Spreading VMs across update domains ensures that a portion of the application remains available
during maintenance operations.
Types of Disks :
[Link] Disk:
1. The operating system disk contains the OS installation and boot files required to start the VM.
2. It's essential for running the VM and typically uses solid-state drive (SSD) storage for optimal
performance.
[Link] Disks:
1. Data disks are additional disks attached to the VM for storing data, applications, and other files.
2. They can be managed disks or unmanaged disks, offering different levels of management and scalability.
Types of Storage :
[Link] Storage:
1. Standard Storage offers cost-effective, magnetic disk-based storage suitable for infrequently accessed
data and workloads.
2. It provides reliable storage with lower performance compared to premium storage tiers.
[Link] Storage:
1. Premium Storage offers high-performance, SSD-based storage optimized for I/O-intensive workloads.
2. It delivers low latency and high throughput, making it ideal for databases, virtual desktops, and mission-
critical applications.
Managed Disks vs. Unmanaged Disks :
[Link] Disks:
1. Managed Disks are Azure-managed virtual disks that abstract the underlying storage infrastructure.
2. They simplify disk management by handling storage provisioning, scaling, and availability.
3. Managed Disks offer built-in redundancy, snapshot support, and integration with other Azure services.
[Link] Disks:
1. Unmanaged Disks require manual management of storage accounts for storing virtual hard disks
(VHDs).
2. Users are responsible for creating and managing storage accounts, which can add complexity and
overhead.
3. While unmanaged disks offer more flexibility and control, they lack the built-in features and automation
of managed disks.
Cost Saving and Optimizing Cost of Azure Virtual Machines :
• Right-sizing Virtual Machines.
• Reserved Instances.
• Azure Hybrid Benefit.
• Use Spot Instances.
• Auto-scaling.
• Tagging and Resource Group Management.
• Auto start/stop/Deallocate VMs.
• Utilize Azure Cost Management Tools.
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