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Linux Virtual Machines documentation

Use Azure Virtual Machines to create and run Linux virtual machines on Azure’s compute, networking, and storage infrastructure. Scale to thousands of machines for internet-wide deployments, or run one for a few minutes to crunch some serious numbers: you’ll get speed and consistency.

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Get started with Linux Virtual Machines

2. Create your first Linux Virtual Machine:
Deploy an ARM Template

Deploy to Azure

Use the Azure portal

Get started

Use the Command Line Interface

Get started

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