Here’s a comprehensive list of 100 chapter titles for a guide on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), organized from beginner to advanced topics in cloud technology:
- What are Azure Virtual Machines? An Overview of IaaS in the Cloud
- Key Concepts and Terminology in Azure Virtual Machines
- Benefits of Using Azure Virtual Machines for Cloud Computing
- Azure Virtual Machines vs On-Premises Servers: Key Differences
- How Azure Virtual Machines Fit into the Azure Ecosystem
- Exploring the Types of Virtual Machines in Azure
- The Role of Virtual Machines in Cloud Architecture
- How to Choose the Right Virtual Machine Size for Your Workload
- Introduction to Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) and Networking with VMs
- Overview of Azure Storage Options for Virtual Machines
- Creating Your First Azure Virtual Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Navigating the Azure Portal for Virtual Machine Management
- How to Use Azure CLI to Create and Manage Virtual Machines
- Setting Up Azure Virtual Machines Using ARM Templates
- Choosing the Right OS Image for Your Azure Virtual Machine
- Configuring Disk Options for Azure Virtual Machines (Managed and Unmanaged Disks)
- How to Configure and Attach Data Disks to Your Virtual Machine
- Configuring Virtual Machine Networking and Public IPs
- Setting Up SSH for Linux Virtual Machines in Azure
- Accessing Windows Virtual Machines Using RDP
- Understanding Azure Virtual Machine Pricing and Billing
- How to Resize and Scale Your Azure Virtual Machine
- Managing Virtual Machine Extensions and Custom Scripts
- How to Use Azure Virtual Machine Backup and Recovery
- Configuring Azure Availability Sets for High Availability
- Managing Multiple Virtual Machines with Virtual Machine Scale Sets
- Understanding the Role of Azure Resource Groups in Virtual Machine Management
- Setting Up Custom DNS for Azure Virtual Machines
- Using Azure Monitor to Track Virtual Machine Performance
- How to Manage Virtual Machine States (Start, Stop, Deallocate)
¶ Networking and Security in Azure Virtual Machines
- Networking Basics: Virtual Networks, Subnets, and Network Interfaces
- How to Secure Azure Virtual Machines with Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Configuring a Virtual Machine’s Firewall and Security Settings
- Using Azure Bastion for Secure RDP/SSH Access to VMs
- Connecting Azure Virtual Machines to On-Premises Networks
- Configuring Load Balancers for Virtual Machines in Azure
- Using Azure VPN Gateway to Secure Virtual Machine Connections
- Enabling Private IPs for Secure Communication Between VMs
- Configuring Endpoints and Public IP Addresses for VMs
- How to Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Virtual Machines
¶ Storage and Data Management in Azure Virtual Machines
- Managing Azure Disks for Virtual Machines (Standard vs Premium)
- How to Use Azure Blob Storage for Virtual Machine Data
- Configuring and Using Managed Disks in Azure Virtual Machines
- Implementing Azure Backup Solutions for Virtual Machines
- Setting Up Azure Files for Shared Storage Across Virtual Machines
- How to Use Azure Storage Snapshots for Disaster Recovery
- Understanding and Implementing Disk Encryption in Azure Virtual Machines
- Data Migration Strategies for Azure Virtual Machines
- Using Azure Site Recovery for Disaster Recovery and VM Replication
- Optimizing Storage Performance for Azure Virtual Machines
¶ Security and Compliance in Azure Virtual Machines
- Securing Your Azure Virtual Machine with Azure Security Center
- Using Azure Active Directory for Identity Management with VMs
- Configuring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for VM Access
- Implementing Azure Key Vault for Secure Management of Secrets and Keys
- Securing Azure Virtual Machines with Endpoint Protection
- How to Set Up Firewalls and Security Policies for Virtual Machines
- Using Azure Defender for Threat Detection and Protection
- Compliance and Regulatory Standards for Azure Virtual Machines
- Audit Logging and Monitoring in Azure Virtual Machines
- How to Implement Patching and Vulnerability Management in Azure VMs
¶ Automation and Orchestration with Azure Virtual Machines
- How to Automate Virtual Machine Provisioning Using Azure Automation
- Using Azure Logic Apps to Orchestrate VM Workflows
- Automating VM Scaling with Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
- Configuring and Managing Virtual Machines with Azure DevOps Pipelines
- How to Use Azure Runbooks to Manage Virtual Machine Operations
- Using PowerShell Scripts to Automate VM Operations in Azure
- Scheduling Virtual Machine Start/Stop Operations with Azure Automation
- How to Implement Autoscaling with Virtual Machine Scale Sets
- Creating and Using Custom Scripts for VM Customization
- Automating Virtual Machine Backups with Azure Automation
- How to Scale Virtual Machines for High Availability
- Implementing Load Balancing for Virtual Machines in Azure
- Optimizing Azure Virtual Machines for CPU and Memory Intensive Workloads
- Managing Performance with Azure Monitor and Diagnostics for VMs
- Best Practices for Storage Optimization in Azure Virtual Machines
- How to Use Azure Traffic Manager with Virtual Machines for Georedundancy
- Optimizing Virtual Machine Startup Times
- Performance Tuning: Choosing the Right VM Size and Disk Type
- Configuring Horizontal and Vertical Scaling for Azure Virtual Machines
- Scaling Azure Virtual Machines Using Autoscaling Policies
- Deploying Azure Virtual Machines with Spot Pricing for Cost Optimization
- Using Nested Virtualization with Azure Virtual Machines
- How to Implement GPU-Based Virtual Machines in Azure
- Deploying Multi-Tier Applications on Azure Virtual Machines
- How to Integrate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Virtual Machines
- Implementing Azure Virtual Machines with a Hybrid Cloud Architecture
- Running Windows and Linux Containers on Azure Virtual Machines
- How to Set Up Custom VM Images for Faster Deployments
- Using Azure VM Access for Multi-Cloud Workloads
- Managing Multi-Region Azure Virtual Machine Deployments
¶ Monitoring, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
- How to Use Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for VM Troubleshooting
- Setting Up Alerts and Diagnostics for Virtual Machines in Azure
- How to Monitor and Analyze Virtual Machine Health with Azure Metrics
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues in Azure Virtual Machines
- How to Use Azure Diagnostics Extension for In-Depth VM Metrics
- Analyzing VM Logs with Azure Log Analytics and Azure Monitor
- Troubleshooting VM Performance Issues Using Azure Insights
- How to Use Azure Support for Virtual Machine-Related Issues
- Keeping Virtual Machines Up-to-Date with Azure VM Patching
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Using Azure Resource Health and VM Logs
This list covers everything from setting up and understanding the basics of Azure Virtual Machines to advanced features, security, scaling, automation, and optimization. It ensures a comprehensive guide to help you manage, secure, scale, and monitor your virtual machines on Azure at various levels of complexity. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, these chapters will guide you through practical and real-world use cases for Azure Virtual Machines.