Summary

In this chapter, we covered Azure VMs, how to configure them, and the various management functions, including components such as networking, high-availability configurations, and changing the VM host. As part of this topic, we unpacked the various types of Azure disks that exist, how these can be added to a VM, and how we can encrypt the disks.

You have now attained the skills required for the management of VMs within the Azure environment and should be able to confidently provision, scale, and manage these going forward. You have also learned different methods of deployment to assist you with consistent delivery on the platform while ensuring fewer mistakes and faster deployment times than doing this manually, using PowerShell or the Cloud CLI. Alongside these skills, you also know the various storage options available, how to best scope the storage required, and how to implement this as needed.

In the next chapter, we will cover Azure containers and how to configure...