Microsoft Azure offers robust tools for customizing and managing cloud resources, making it a preferred platform for both companies and developers. Two crucial aspects of effective Azure resource management are creating reusable templates and managing IP addresses. Custom templates enable you to standardize deployments and streamline the configuration of multiple resources, while IP address management—particularly the ability to dissociate and associate IPs—ensures network flexibility and resource optimization.
In this guide, we’ll take a step-by-step approach to creating a Linux VM custom template in Azure and demonstrate how to dissociate and associate IP addresses across resources. Whether you’re aiming to simplify resource deployment or improve network configuration, this tutorial will give you practical insights into optimizing your Azure environment.
Let’s dive in and make the most of Azure’s customization and IP management capabilities!
Follow this Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Linux VM Custom Template and Managing IP Addresses in Microsoft Azure: Dissociation and Association
Step 1: Deploy a Linux VM Custom Template
- Search and select the Deploy a Custom Template from the list of search results. The best option is usually highlighted.
- Click the Create a Linux virtual machine option.
Create a Resource group.
Add an admin but setting a Username and Password.
Leave everything else as default.
Click Review + create.
- If you run into an issue, try changing the regions.
- After it is approved for deployment, click Review and Create.
- Click Go to Recource
- Select your VM
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- After launching the VM click on the Public IP address and drag the idle timeout all the way
Step 2: Manage the IP addresses in the Linux VM: Dissociation and Association
- Search for Public IP addresses and select from the list of search results. The best option is usually highlighted.
Dissociate
Select the IP address and click on Dissociate
Click Yes to confirm
Associate
Re-associate the IP address by clicking Associate.
For resource type, select Network interface.
Choose the appropriate account and resource group in the network interface section
Click OK
Note: You can also create a new Public IP address and associate it with the Linux VM
Step 1: Create a new Public IP address
- Make sure to dissociate the existing IP address.
- Open the Public IP address and click the + create.
Give the IP address a Name,
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- Select Go to resource
Step 2: Associate the new Public IP address to the Linux VM
Click on Associate.
For resource type, select Network interface.
Choose the Linux VM account and resource group in the network interface section
Click OK
Conclusion
By mastering these tools, you can significantly improve the efficiency, consistency, and adaptability of your Azure environment. Custom templates save time and reduce errors across deployments, while effective IP management keeps your network secure and responsive to evolving needs. With these skills in hand, you're well-prepared to optimize Azure resources for any project.
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