AZ-1007: Deploy and Administer Linux VMs on Azure

The AZ-1007: Deploy and Administer Linux Virtual Machines on Azure course teaches IT professionals how to provision, configure, and manage Linux virtual machines on Microsoft Azure. This 8-hour hands-on course covers VM provisioning, SSH configuration, networking, storage management, monitoring, and troubleshooting Linux workloads in the cloud. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Applied Skills Credential: validates competency in deploying and administering Linux VMs on Azure
• VM Provisioning: creating and configuring Linux virtual machines with appropriate sizing and images
• SSH and Security: secure remote access, key management, and network security groups
• Storage Management: attaching managed disks, configuring storage, and managing data persistence
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Azure Monitor, diagnostics, performance tuning, and issue resolution

Course Overview: AZ-1007 Deploy and Administer Linux VMs on Azure

Linux virtual machines are among the most widely deployed workloads on Azure, powering everything from web servers to enterprise applications. The AZ-1007 course provides practical experience provisioning Linux VMs, configuring secure SSH access, managing networking and storage, and implementing monitoring and troubleshooting strategies for production Linux environments on Azure.

Learning Objectives

1. Provision Linux virtual machines on Azure — create VMs with appropriate images, sizes, and configurations for various workload requirements
2. Configure secure SSH access and networking — set up SSH key authentication, network security groups, and virtual network connectivity
3. Manage storage and data persistence — attach managed disks, configure storage accounts, and implement backup strategies for Linux VMs
4. Monitor and troubleshoot Linux workloads — use Azure Monitor, diagnostic settings, and Linux tools to identify and resolve performance issues

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for Linux system administrators, cloud engineers, and DevOps professionals who need to deploy and manage Linux-based workloads on Microsoft Azure.

Career Benefits

Linux on Azure is a rapidly growing segment of cloud computing. The AZ-1007 Applied Skills credential validates practical ability to deploy and administer Linux VMs on Azure — a competency in high demand for cloud administrators, Linux engineers, and site reliability engineers.

Prerequisites

• Basic experience with Linux command-line administration
• Familiarity with Azure portal and resource management
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing and DNS
• Knowledge of SSH and remote access concepts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AZ-1007 Applied Skills credential?

The AZ-1007 is a Microsoft Applied Skills credential that validates hands-on ability to deploy and administer Linux virtual machines on Azure. It is earned through a performance-based lab assessment.

Which Linux distributions are covered?

The course covers deploying and managing popular distributions available on Azure including Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and other major distributions supported in the Azure Marketplace.

Do I need deep Linux expertise for AZ-1007?

Basic Linux command-line familiarity is required. The course focuses on Azure-specific skills for managing Linux VMs rather than advanced Linux system administration.

Does the AZ-1007 credential expire?

Microsoft Applied Skills credentials are valid for one year from the date earned and can be renewed through reassessment.