Azure Portal

Overview This exercise introduces the Azure Portal, guiding you through the creation of a Virtual Machine (VM). You will configure an Ubuntu Linux VM with a username/password for access and verify that the VM is running successfully by logging into the VM from Azure Cloud Shell. Step 1: Log in to Azure Portal Open a web browser and navigate to the Azure Portal. Sign in using your Azure account credentials. Step 2: Create a Resource Group In the Azure Portal, search for “Resource groups” in the search bar. »

Overview This exercise introduces secure SSH authentication using Azure Portal’s Generate Key Pair feature. You will also connect to the VM using SSH from your local (your laptop) Terminal. While logged in we will explore the Linux filesystem with basic command-line utilities. Step 1: Log in to Azure Portal Open a web browser and navigate to the Azure Portal. Sign in using your Azure account credentials. Step 2: Create a Virtual Machine with SSH Key Pair Navigate to Virtual Machines and click Create > Azure Virtual machine. »

Overview This exercise introduces the use of custom data scripts to automate the installation of Nginx during VM provisioning. You will also edit the default Nginx index page to display custom content. Step 1: Log in to Azure Portal Open a web browser and navigate to the Azure Portal. Sign in using your Azure account credentials. Step 2: Create a Virtual Machine with Custom Data Navigate to Virtual Machines in the Azure Portal and click Create > Virtual machine. »