Operating Systems

Azure Linux

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01 / Overview

What is Azure Linux?

Azure Linux provides a Linux distribution for cloud infrastructure workloads.

Who is Azure Linux for?

Teams evaluating software that provides a Linux distribution for cloud infrastructure workloads. Evaluate linux operating system and cloud workload support against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.

02 / Capabilities

Azure Linux features

The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.

  • Linux operating system
  • Cloud workload support
  • Container host use
03 / Plans & costs

Azure Linux pricing

Plan availability

Tool and cloud usage scope

Budget the cloud services, storage, networking and support used by the workflow separately from access to the tool. Review current product terms before deployment.

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Free access & evaluation

Review tool access separately from the cloud resources it creates or manages. A downloadable client or extension does not make the connected cloud infrastructure free.

04 / Buying checklist

Before you choose Azure Linux

  • Does the operating system support the hardware, drivers and applications you need?

  • What are the update, licensing, support and recovery arrangements for the deployment?

  • Confirm service availability in the required region and the permissions, quotas and connected services needed for the intended deployment.

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06 / Questions answered

Azure Linux FAQs

Does Azure Linux have a free plan?

Review tool access separately from the cloud resources it creates or manages. A downloadable client or extension does not make the connected cloud infrastructure free.

Who is Azure Linux for?

Teams evaluating software that provides a Linux distribution for cloud infrastructure workloads. Evaluate linux operating system and cloud workload support against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.

What should I compare before buying?

Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.