Introduction Linux Virtual Machines are widely used in cloud computing for hosting applications, managing servers, running development environments, and practicing cloud administration. In this guide, we’ll deploy a Linux Virtual Machine in Microsoft Azure using the Azure Portal and securely connect to it using SSH authentication with a username and password. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how to: Deploy a Linux Virtual Machine in Azure Configure SSH access Connect securely using SSH Understand the basics of Azure Linux Virtual Machines Let’s build your first Linux cloud machine. What is a Linux Virtual Machine? A Linux Virtual Machine (VM) is a Linux-based computer running inside the cloud instead of on physical hardware.…