Questions

1. What are the main reasons to use automated deployments in Azure?
2. What is the purpose of automation in development environments?
3. Can you describe the differences between scripting and automation?
4. Can you name some of the automated deployment options available in Azure?
5. What is the difference between Vagrant and Packer?
6. Why should you use your own image instead of an image offered by Azure?
7. What options are available to create your own image?

And maybe you can find some time to finish the example script in the section Scripting, in the language of your choice.