Deploy and Configure an Azure VM Scale Set

Skillbuilder Collection
Azure Admin Series

Lab Overview

In this lab, you’ll learn how to deploy and configure an Azure Virtual Machine Scale Set (VMSS) using the Azure portal.

A VM Scale Set is an Azure compute resource that allows you to deploy and manage a set of identical VMs. This lab walks you through the process of setting up the scale set, configuring auto-scaling based on CPU usage, and attaching storage to the VMs.

You’ll also configure network settings and management options to ensure smooth operations.

By the end of this lab, you’ll have deployed a scalable, flexible infrastructure capable of automatically scaling in or out based on workload demands.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how to create and configure an Azure Virtual Machine Scale Set.
  • Learn how to configure availability zones for high availability.
  • Gain hands-on experience configuring auto-scaling rules based on CPU utilization.
  • Set up and manage storage options for the virtual machines in the scale set.
  • Configure networking and security settings for the VM Scale Set.
  • Review and deploy a fully configured VM Scale Set, and learn how to monitor and manage it post-deployment.

Exam Relevance

The skills you learn in this lab are necessary to pass the following Azure certification exams:

  • AZ-104
  • AZ-305