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 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

• 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.

• Azure engineers
• Candidates for one of several Microsoft Azure certifications

• Azure Virtual Machines core concepts
• Azure Portal proficiency