In the previous chapter, we learned how to deploy Windows-based virtual machines to Microsoft Azure. In this chapter, we will take a look at how we can deploy non-Microsoft operating systems to Microsoft Azure. In truth, the process of Linux virtual machine deployment is similar to that of a Windows-based virtual machine, with a few minor differences. In this chapter, you will learn the following topics:
Deploy a Linux-based virtual machine
Connect to the new Linux virtual machine
Learn some Linux commands to allow you to work with Linux