Hands-On Linux Administration on Azure

Develop a solid understanding of cloud computing, Linux virtual machine, container virtualization, and other fundamental concepts to create and manage your Linux workload in Azure


Key Features

Deploy and manage virtual machines in the Azure environment

Explore open source tools to integrate automation and orchestration

Implement Linux features to create and manage containers


Book Description

Thanks to its flexibility in delivering scalable cloud solutions, Microsoft Azure is a suitable platform for managing all your workloads. You can use it to implement Linux virtual machines and containers, and to create applications in open source languages with open APIs.

This Linux administration book first takes you through the fundamentals of Linux and Azure to prepare you for the more advanced Linux features in later chapters. With the help of real-world examples, you'll learn how to deploy virtual machines (VMs) in Azure, expand their capabilities, and manage them efficiently. You will manage containers and use them to run applications reliably, and in the concluding chapter, you'll explore troubleshooting techniques using a variety of open source tools.

By the end of this book, you'll be proficient in administering Linux on Azure and leveraging the tools required for deployment.


What you will learn

Grasp the fundamentals of virtualization and cloud computing

Understand file hierarchy and mount new filesystems

Maintain the life cycle of your application in Azure Kubernetes Service

Manage resources with the Azure CLI and PowerShell

Manage users, groups, and filesystem permissions

Use Azure Resource Manager to redeploy virtual machines

Implement configuration management to configure a VM correctly

Build a container using Docker


Who this book is for

If you are a Linux administrator or a Microsoft professional looking to deploy and manage your workload in Azure, this book is for you. Although not necessary, knowledge of Linux and Azure will assist with understanding core concepts.