Introduction to Virtual Machines in Azure

Virtual Machines in Azure are at the core of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, providing the flexibility to run workloads of all sizes without the constraints of physical hardware. They allow organizations to deploy applications, host websites, build AI models, or migrate existing on-premises systems seamlessly. This video offers a clear and structured exploration of What Are Virtual Machines in Azure, why they matter, and how they fit into modern IT strategies.

Throughout this session, you’ll discover how VM Configuration in Azure influences performance, security, and cost, and how the wide range of Use Cases of Azure VMs makes them indispensable across industries. From small-scale development environments to enterprise-level applications, Azure VMs bring scalability, reliability, and control to the cloud.

What you will learn in this video

In this video, you will learn:

1. The fundamentals of What Are Virtual Machines in Azure and their role in cloud computing
2. How to approach VM Configuration in Azure including operating systems, storage, and networking
3. Practical Use Cases of Azure VMs, from testing environments to enterprise migrations
4. Different VM Deployment Methods such as the Azure Portal, CLI, ARM templates, and Terraform
5. Techniques for Azure VM Management and Monitoring to ensure performance and efficiency
6. Best practices in Security and Identity for Azure VMs including RBAC, encryption, and Bastion access
7. Insights into Azure VM Cost Management and Optimization through pricing models and recommendations
8. Azure VM Scaling and Availability Options that ensure resilience and workload flexibility
9. Strategies for Azure VM Backup and Disaster Recovery to maintain business continuity

By the end of this session, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how to configure, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Machines in a way that aligns with both business and technical needs.

Transition to the Next Video

This video lays the foundation for working with Azure Virtual Machines, but scalability goes beyond single deployments. In the next video Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets for Auto-Scaling Workloads, we will take this knowledge further by exploring how Azure can automatically manage large fleets of VMs to handle dynamic demand effectively.