Azure IaaS Basics: Deploying Your First Virtual Machine

Modern businesses rely on cloud infrastructure to deploy scalable applications quickly. If you are new to cloud computing, understanding how to provision virtual servers is the essential first step to building robust IT environments. This course guides you through the core concepts of Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and teaches you how to get a virtual server up and running confidently. You will transition from understanding basic cloud terminology to actively provisioning and configuring cloud resources. What you will learn: Learn the fundamental differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud models; Understand Azure resource groups, regions, and virtual network architectures; Configure secure virtual machines running both Windows Server and Linux; Apply network security group rules to safely control incoming and outgoing traffic; Practice monitoring virtual machine health and managing basic storage configurations; Explore modern infrastructure-as-code concepts for automated server deployment. The course begins with foundational cloud definitions and key terminology before walking you through the practical steps of setting up, accessing, and securing your first virtual machine. This text-based course is designed for absolute beginners, IT professionals transitioning to the cloud, and system administrators with no prior Azure experience. Start your journey into cloud infrastructure management today.