AZ-1007: Deploy and Administer Linux Virtual Machines on Microsoft Azure

Course Prerequisites

Before taking this course, it is recommended that learners have:

• Basic knowledge of Azure fundamentals (e.g., Azure virtual machines, Azure networking, and storage).
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems, including basic commands and file systems.
• Understanding of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Azure CLI is beneficial.
• Experience working with Windows Server environments (optional but helpful for comparison).
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, especially Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the architecture and features of Azure and how they support Linux VM deployments.
2. Deploy Linux VMs on Microsoft Azure using various methods such as Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and ARM templates.
3. Configure Linux VMs for optimal performance, including setting up virtual networks, storage, and security settings.
4. Implement and manage VMs in Azure for both single and multi-tier applications, utilizing tools like Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell.
5. Secure Linux virtual machines by implementing Azure security best practices, including configuring firewalls, managing access control, and applying security updates.
6. Monitor and troubleshoot Linux VMs using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Automation.
7. Use Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery to ensure Linux VM data protection and disaster recovery.
8. Scale Linux VMs in Azure using VMSS (Virtual Machine Scale Sets) and automation tools for elastic cloud deployments.
9. Integrate Azure Networking services, including Virtual Network and Network Security Groups, to enhance Linux VM performance and security.
10. Manage and automate the lifecycle of Linux VMs using Azure Automation, Azure DevOps, and configuration management tools like Ansible.
11. Apply troubleshooting techniques to resolve common issues faced while administering Linux virtual machines on Azure.
12. Explore advanced Linux VM management features such as VM insights and Azure Security Center to maintain a secure and reliable Linux environment.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Azure administrators who want to deepen their knowledge of deploying and managing Linux-based workloads in Azure.
• DevOps engineers looking to implement and automate Linux-based solutions within Azure environments.
• Linux system administrators interested in learning how to manage Linux VMs on Azure.
• Cloud engineers who want to expand their skills in managing hybrid and cloud-based Linux servers in Azure.
• IT professionals seeking to enhance their skillset with Linux VM administration on Microsoft Azure.