Summary

This chapter has covered various details about how to effectively operate Linux on Azure. First, we went through the Optimize phase, including the ACM and Azure Advisor tools. Then, we proceeded to the Manage & Secure phase, where we spent some time with the data protection functionality as well as the Azure Linux Agent.

Just before the hands-on lab, you also learned how Azure Update Management works in conjunction with various Linux distributions' update mechanisms.

We have now covered all the topics regarding assessing, migrating, and operating Linux on Azure. What happens when something doesn't work as you expect? Let's find out in the next chapter, where we will guide you through troubleshooting Linux on Azure.