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Implement Azure LinuxUnder review

Implement Azure Linux across Azure infrastructure and cloud-native platforms through a hands-on, lab-first workshop that incorporates the latest Azure Linux 4.0, Azure Container Linux (ACL), and OS Guard innovations. Participants will deploy, secure, manage, and modernize Azure Linux workloads on Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) while solving real-world scenarios spanning retail, healthcare, banking, manufacturing, logistics, media, and public sector environments.

12 hours(Suggested: 3 days, 4h/day)TechnicalProject ReadyHands-on Labs

MS Course ID: 02007

Last Updated: Aug 31, 2026

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Target Audience

Azure Admin, Linux admin, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer

Pre-requisites

Knowledge of Linux , Azure AI basics and Basic understanding of Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Related Certifications

AZ-104

AZ-305

Course Syllabus

Azure Linux foundations and architecture

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Linux
• Azure Linux 4.0 and Microsoft's unified Linux strategy
• Azure Linux in Microsoft Services
Module 2: Azure Linux Architecture
• Architecture and Design Principles
• Security and Lifecycle
Module 3: Azure Linux Ecosystem
• Azure Integrations
• DevOps and Partner Solutions

90 mins

Lecture

Hands-on labs

Retail
Provision and publish an Azure Linux storefront VM
Banking
Audit Azure Linux architecture and package security
Healthcare
Implement centralized monitoring for Azure Linux VMs

150 mins

Lab

Deploying Azure Linux workloads

Module 4: Azure Linux on Azure Infrastructure
• VMs and VM Scale Sets and Image Lifecycle Management
• Azure Linux for AI and High-Performance Workloads
Module 5: Azure Linux Container Host for AKS
• AKS Architecture and Node Lifecycle Management
• Azure Linux Across Azure Compute
Module 6: Azure Container Linux (ACL) and container images
• Azure Container Linux Design Principles
• Azure Linux Container Image Portfolio

90 mins

Lecture

Hands-on labs

Broadcast media
Scale streaming workloads and validate AI nodes
Logistics
Deploy multi-region fleet tracking on Azure Linux
Banking
Build secure payment processing with Azure Container Linux

150 mins

Lab

Securing and operating Azure Linux

Module 7: Security and Compliance
• Hardening and CVE Management and Compliance Controls
Module 8: Azure Linux with OS Guard
• Security Controls and Secure Workload Protection
• OS Guard and the Future of ACL
Module 9: System Administration and package management
• Networking and Storage and Monitoring and Logging
• DNF5 and Repository Management

90 mins

Lecture

Hands-on labs

Banking
Migrate digital wallet with OS Guard protection
Public sector
Automate Azure Linux compliance with Azure Policy
Manufacturing
Create and publish a governed Azure Linux image

150 mins

Lecture

What You'll Learn

Understand core concepts and best practices

Hands-on experience with real-world scenarios

Learn from certified Microsoft experts

Prepare for relevant certifications

Access to lab environments

Post-training support and resources

Course Details

Duration: 12 hours
Level: Advanced
Role: Technical
Readiness Stage: Project Ready
Audience Segment: Enterprise
FY27 Key Workload (Core): Apps + Infra + Data + Sovereign Cloud + Defender
Course Stage: Under review
Available on: Oct 31, 2026
Hands-on Labs: Yes
Labs Platform: Skillable