AZ-1007: Deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure

The AZ-1007: Deploy and Administer Linux Virtual Machines on Azure course is designed for IT professionals and cloud engineers who are responsible for deploying, managing, and securing Linux-based workloads in Microsoft Azure. This course provides in-depth, practical knowledge of administering Linux virtual machines within enterprise Azure environments, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, security, and operational excellence.

Participants will learn how to provision Linux virtual machines using Azure tools and services, configure networking and storage, implement security controls, manage access, and perform ongoing maintenance and monitoring. The course also covers automation, availability, backup, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure Linux workloads remain resilient and scalable in production environments.

Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, learners will gain the skills required to manage Linux virtual machines effectively, optimise costs, and align deployments with Microsoft’s cloud best practices. This course is ideal for organisations migrating Linux workloads to Azure or managing hybrid and cloud-native Linux infrastructures.

Key Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and configure Linux virtual machines in Azure
• Manage VM networking, storage, and availability options
• Secure Linux workloads using Azure security services
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot Linux VMs
• Implement backup, recovery, and automation strategies
• Maintain and update Linux systems in production environments

Prerequisites:

• Experience using the Azure portal and CLI to create resources.
• Familiarity with identity management and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Experience creating and configuring Azure virtual machines.
• Working knowledge of administering Linux-based operating systems.