Azure OS Images (Classic)- An Overview

Introduction

Azure OS Images (classic) refer to the preconfigured virtual machine images available on Azure for use with the classic deployment model. These images contain a specific operating system (OS) and are used to create new virtual machines (VMs) on Azure.

Benefits of Azure OS Images

Here are some of the benefits of Azure OS Images,

Simplified VM creation- With preconfigured OS images, users can quickly create VMs without having to install the OS and other software components manually.
Standardized environments- By using preconfigured OS images, users can ensure that all their VMs have the same OS and software configuration, which helps maintain consistency and stability.
Reduced deployment time- With preconfigured OS images, users can deploy VMs quickly, reducing the overall deployment time.
Cost-effective- By using preconfigured OS images, users can avoid the costs associated with purchasing and managing their own OS licenses.

Types of Azure OS Images (classic)

Azure OS Images (classic) are available for a range of popular operating systems, including Windows Server, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), and Oracle Linux. Each OS image comes with a specific version and configuration, allowing users to select the one that best fits their needs.

Here's an overview of some of the popular Azure OS Images (classic),

Windows Server- Azure offers a range of preconfigured Windows Server images, including Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.
Ubuntu- Azure provides several preconfigured Ubuntu images, including Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04.
CentOS- Azure provides preconfigured CentOS images, including CentOS 6.5, 7.1, and 8.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)- Azure offers preconfigured SLES images, including SLES 11 SP3 and SLES 12 SP1.
Oracle Linux- Azure provides preconfigured Oracle Linux images, including Oracle Linux 6.4, 7.0, and 8.2.

Creating Virtual Machines using Azure OS Images (classic)

To create a new VM using Azure OS Images (classic), users can follow these steps,

Sign in to the Azure portal.
Click on "Create a resource" and select "Virtual machine".
Choose the desired OS image from the list of preconfigured images.
Configure the VM settings, such as the VM size, virtual network, storage, and administrator username and password.
Click on "Create" to create the new VM.

Conclusion

Azure OS Images (classic) provide users with a range of preconfigured OS images for creating VMs on Azure. With Azure OS Images (classic), users can quickly and easily create standardized VM environments, reducing deployment time and costs. Azure OS Images (classic) are available for a range of popular operating systems, including Windows Server, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), and Oracle Linux. Users can create new VMs on Azure using Azure OS Images (classic) by following a few simple steps.