azure create Linux VM with ssh and storage options

 az vm create --name VMname --resource-group RGname --image UbuntuLTS --generate-ssh-keys

Create Azure VM using terraform ?

 To create an Azure virtual machine (VM) using Terraform, you need to follow these general steps:

1. Set up Azure credentials: Before you begin, you'll need to set up your Azure credentials to authenticate Terraform with your Azure account. You can create a service principal or use other authentication methods supported by Azure.

2. Create a Terraform configuration file: Create a file with a .tf extension (e.g., main.tf) to define your Terraform configuration. In this file, you'll specify the desired state of your Azure VM and other related resources.

Here's an example of a basic Terraform configuration file to create an Azure VM:

provider "azurerm" {
  features {}
}

resource "azurerm_resource_group" "example" {
  name     = "my-resource-group"
  location = "East US"
}

resource "azurerm_virtual_network" "example" {
  name                = "my-vnet"
  address_space       = ["10.0.0.0/16"]
  location            = azurerm_resource_group.example.location
  resource_group_name = azurerm_resource_group.example.name
}

resource "azurerm_subnet" "example" {
  name                 = "my-subnet"
  resource_group_name  = azurerm_resource_group.example.name
  virtual_network_name = azurerm_virtual_network.example.name
  address_prefixes     = ["10.0.1.0/24"]
}

resource "azurerm_network_interface" "example" {
  name                = "my-nic"
  location            = azurerm_resource_group.example.location
  resource_group_name = azurerm_resource_group.example.name

  ip_configuration {
    name                          = "my-ipconfig"
    subnet_id                     = azurerm_subnet.example.id
    private_ip_address_allocation = "Dynamic"
  }
}

resource "azurerm_virtual_machine" "example" {
  name                  = "my-vm"
  location              = azurerm_resource_group.example.location
  resource_group_name   = azurerm_resource_group.example.name
  network_interface_ids = [azurerm_network_interface.example.id]
  vm_size               = "Standard_DS1_v2"

  storage_image_reference {
    publisher = "Canonical"
    offer     = "UbuntuServer"
    sku       = "16.04-LTS"
    version   = "latest"
  }

  storage_os_disk {
    name              = "my-os-disk"
    caching           = "ReadWrite"
    create_option     = "FromImage"
    managed_disk_type = "Standard_LRS"
  }

  os_profile {
    computer_name  = "my-vm"
    admin_username = "adminuser"
    admin_password = "Password1234!"
  }

  os_profile_linux_config {
    disable_password_authentication = false
  }
}

3. Initialize and apply the Terraform configuration: Run the following commands in the directory where you have your Terraform configuration file:

terraform init
terraform apply

The terraform init command initializes the Terraform working directory and downloads the necessary provider plugins. The terraform apply command creates or updates the Azure resources defined in your configuration based on the desired state.

Note: Make sure you have Terraform and the Azure provider installed before running these commands.

This is a basic example, and you can customize it further based on your specific requirements for the VM, such as specifying the VM size, storage options, networking configuration, and more. Refer to the Azure provider documentation in the Terraform website for more details and additional configuration options.

Remember to review and understand the changes that Terraform will make to your Azure resources before confirming the execution

How to create virtual machines in azure ? or What are different methods available ?

 To create virtual machines (VMs) in Azure, there are several methods available. Here are the different approaches you can take:

1. Azure Portal: The Azure Portal provides a web-based graphical user interface (GUI) for managing Azure resources, including VMs. You can navigate to the Azure Portal, select the desired subscription and resource group, and use the "Create a resource" button to create a VM. The portal offers a step-by-step wizard where you can specify VM configurations, such as image, size, networking, and storage options.

2. Azure CLI: The Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) is a cross-platform command-line tool that allows you to manage Azure resources from the command line. You can use the Azure CLI to create VMs by running commands that specify the desired VM properties, such as the image, size, resource group, and networking configurations.

3. Azure PowerShell: Azure PowerShell is a scripting environment that enables you to automate Azure management tasks using PowerShell scripts. With Azure PowerShell, you can create VMs by writing PowerShell scripts that define the VM properties, resource group, networking, and other configurations.

4. Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates: ARM templates are JSON files that describe the desired state of your Azure infrastructure. You can define the VM properties, networking, storage, and other configurations in an ARM template and deploy it to create VMs in a consistent and repeatable manner. ARM templates can be deployed using the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, or Azure PowerShell.

5. Azure DevOps: Azure DevOps provides a set of services for CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines and automating infrastructure deployment. Using Azure DevOps pipelines, you can define YAML or visual pipeline configurations that include steps to create VMs as part of your infrastructure deployment process.

These methods provide different levels of automation, flexibility, and programmability to create VMs in Azure. You can choose the approach that best suits your requirements and preferences. It's worth noting that Azure SDKs for various programming languages are also available if you prefer to programmatically create VMs using your preferred programming language.