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Azure Virtual Machine Lab
Lab and demonstration project. No client or employer information is shown.
Overview
Configured an Azure lab environment demonstrating virtual machine deployment, storage and basic security/networking.
Objective
Deploy and secure a virtual machine in Azure using basic networking and storage.
Technologies
- Microsoft Azure
- Virtual Machines
- Storage
- NSG
- Monitoring
Architecture
- Admin / User
- Network Security Group
- Virtual Machine
- Storage + Monitoring
Implementation
- Deployed a VM in a virtual network.
- Restricted inbound access with a Network Security Group.
- Attached storage and enabled basic monitoring.
Key configuration
- NSG inbound rules
- VM size and disk settings
- Monitoring alerts
Challenges
Opening only the access that was needed through NSG rules.
Result
A reachable, restricted Azure VM with storage and basic monitoring.
Lessons learned
Start with deny and add the minimum access required.