Azure: Creating a Linux VM in new Azure Portal
Introduction:
Azure allows you to work with Virtual Machines like Linux, Windows Server, SQL Server, Oracle, IBM, SAP providing different supports with a large range of computing solutions, running applications, development, testing, etc., Here Azure also supports you to work with Open Source for your flexibility.
Requirements:
- Windows Azure account
Follow the following steps to create VM and attach disk towards it:
Note: Here we will be using Ubuntu Server
Step – 01:
Login to the Azure Management Portal – http://www.portal.azure.com
New -> Virtual Machines -> Ubuntu Server 14.04 LTS
Step – 02:
Select Deployment model as Classic
Step – 03:
Select the pricing tier
Give the Domain name and click on OK
Here is the Linux Virtual Machine Settings
To connect with Linux VM it is a must to install any SSH Client.
PuTTY
Enter Virtual IP address available on settings blade
