Deploy to Microsoft Azure using Virtual Machines with managed disks.
Overview
Azure provides:
- Virtual Machines with managed disks
- Global regions and availability zones
- Enterprise integration
- Hybrid cloud capabilities
- Extensive service catalog
Features
- ✅ Server backups (VM snapshots)
- ✅ Virtual Network (VNet) support
- ✅ Network Security Groups
- ✅ Multiple regions
- ✅ Flexible VM sizing
Note: Server renaming after creation is not supported by Azure.
Setup
- Create Azure account
- Generate Service Principal credentials (Client ID, Client Secret, Tenant ID, Subscription ID)
- Add credentials in Blossom → Cloud Providers
- Create clusters and deploy servers