lab challenge

Azure Virtual Machine Basic Challenge

Difficulty: Beginner

Duration: Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes

Students: 5,503

Rating: 4.6/5

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Description

In this lab challenge, you'll need to prove your knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines. You'll be given a desired end state and be required to reach it using your knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines and relevant tools. The lab challenge simulates building a basic solution in a real-world scenario. As with any real-world scenario, you have access to the internet for reference, but this lab will not guide you through the steps needed to complete it.

Updates

April 30th, 2024 - Updated referenced virtual machine image

April 16th, 2023 - Updated instructions to improve clarity

September 8th, 2021 - Made checks more explicit in terms of what needs to be configured in light of new configuration options in the portal

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Azure Virtual Machines
Basic familiarity with the Azure Portal and how to navigate within it
For those who need to know how to work with SSH keys, learn in this lab - Start your first Azure Virtual Machine (Linux) lab.