- Level Professional
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by Microsoft
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If your web hosting requirements aren't directly supported by the Azure Web app platform, you can leverage virtual machines to customize and control every aspect of ta webserver. In this course, you will learn how to create, configure, and manage virtual machines on Linux and Windows that host web apps. You will look at the decisions made before creating a VM, the options to create and manage the VM, and the extensions and services you use to manage your VM. You will learn how to create a Linux virtual machine using the Azure portal. You will also see how Azure virtual machines (VMs) enable you to create dedicated compute resources in minutes that can be used just like a physical desktop or server machine. Finally, you will build and run a web application with the MEAN stack on an Azure Linux virtual machine This course will help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification. In this course, you will take a practice exam that covers key skills measured in the exam. This is the second course in a program of 8 courses to help prepare you to take the exam. Each course teaches you the concepts and skills that are measured by the exam. This course is part of a Specialization intended for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in all phases of cloud development from requirements, definition, and design; to development, deployment, and maintenance; to performance tuning and monitoring. It is ideal for anyone interested in preparing for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam. By the end of this program you will be ready to take and sign-up for the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.Modules
Welcome to the course
1
Discussions
- Meet and greet
1
Videos
- Introduction to the course
2
Readings
- Course syllabus
- How to be successful in this course
Create and manage a VM
3
Assignment
- Exercise quiz
- Knowledge check
- Test prep
7
Videos
- Lesson introduction
- Compile a checklist for creating an Azure Virtual Machine
- Pricing model, storage and operating system for the VM.
- Describe the options available to create and manage an Azure Virtual Machine
- Manage the availability of your Azure VMs
- Back up your virtual machines
- Lesson summary
1
Readings
- Exercise - Create a VM using the Azure portal
Create a Linux virtual machine using the Azure portal
5
Assignment
- Exercise quiz
- Exercise quiz
- Exercise quiz
- Knowledge check
- Test prep
6
Videos
- Lesson introduction
- Create a Linux virtual Machine in Azure
- Size your VM
- Azure virtual machines IP addresses and SSH options
- Network and security settings
- Lesson summary
4
Readings
- Exercise - Decide an authentication method for SSH
- Exercise - Create a Linux virtual machine with the Azure portal
- Exercise - Connect to a Linux virtual machine with SSH
- Exercise - Configure network settings
Create a Windows VM
4
Assignment
- Exercise quiz
- Exercise quiz
- Knowledge check
- Test prep
6
Videos
- Lesson introduction
- Windows virtual machines in Azure
- Configure your Windows VM
- Use RDP to connect to Windows Azure virtual machines
- Configure Azure virtual machine network settings
- Lesson summary
2
Readings
- Exercise - Create a Windows virtual machine
- Exercise - Connect to a Windows virtual machine using RDP
Set up a MEAN-based web application on a new Azure Linux virtual machine
3
Assignment
- Exercise quiz
- Knowledge check
- Test prep
3
Videos
- Lesson introduction
- Decide if MEAN is right for you
- Lesson summary
5
Readings
- Exercise - Create a VM to host your web application
- Exercise - Install MongoDB
- Exercise - Install Node.js
- Exercise - Create a basic web application
- Additional reading
Practice Exam on Create Serverless Applications
1
Assignment
- Course practice exam
1
Videos
- Course recap
2
Readings
- About the practice exam
- Course summary
Course wrap up
1
Discussions
- Reflect on learning
1
Videos
- Congratulations
1
Readings
- Next steps
Auto Summary
Elevate your web hosting capabilities with the course "Deploy a Website with Azure Virtual Machines," designed for IT and Computer Science professionals. This course empowers you to create, configure, and manage virtual machines on both Linux and Windows platforms, providing the flexibility and control needed for customized web server deployment. Led by expert instructors on Coursera, the course delves into the foundational decisions involved in VM creation, management options, and how to leverage extensions and services for optimal VM performance. You'll gain practical experience by creating a Linux VM via the Azure portal and deploying a MEAN stack web application on an Azure Linux VM. Spanning 540 minutes, this comprehensive course prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification, specifically the AZ-204 exam. It includes a practice exam to ensure you're equipped with the key skills needed for certification. Ideal for developers aiming to master cloud development stages—from initial requirements and design to deployment and performance optimization—this course is the second in an eight-course series. Choose from Starter or Professional subscription options to best suit your learning needs and career goals. By the end of this specialization, you'll be ready to take the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam, showcasing your expertise in cloud development. Join now and take the next step in your professional journey.

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