Introduction to Linux on Azure
Discover the unique benefits of running Linux on Azure, and how to run Linux-based applications and workloads in the cloud with Azure.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
- Differentiate between Linux on Azure infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) computing, and the value of each
- Describe Azure tools and services that bring additional value to Linux workloads
- Explain the components of Linux virtual infrastructure in Azure, and the role of Microsoft in supporting different Linux distributions
- Describe the value of Linux-based service platforms on Azure
- Envision building new Linux-based workloads and migrating existing workloads to Azure
- Evaluate whether Linux on Azure is the right choice for your solutions
Prerequisites
- Beginner-level familiarity with the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including IaaS and PaaS. You can find an overview of these concepts in Cloud Concepts - Principles of cloud computing.