InsideEdgeInsideEdge
Download App

Phase 4 · Compute Services

Topics

Virtual Machines (EC2, Compute Engine, Azure VMs)

Part of the Cloud Computing Roadmap.

Summary

The foundational cloud compute primitive — a virtual server you configure and manage yourself, giving you the most control (and the most operational responsibility) of any compute option.

How to Learn This

  • 1Launch a free-tier virtual machine and connect to it via SSH.
  • 2Learn the basic lifecycle: launch, stop, start, terminate, and what each does to billing.
  • 3Compare the VM launch process across at least 2 cloud providers to see the conceptual overlap.

Previous

Working With Cloud CLIs

Next

Instance Types & Sizing

More topics in Compute Services

Instance Types & SizingAuto Scaling GroupsLoad Balancing ComputeContainers Overview (Docker Basics)Container Orchestration Overview (Kubernetes / ECS)Serverless Computing (Lambda / Functions)Choosing Compute: VM vs Container vs ServerlessSpot & Reserved InstancesCompute Cost Optimization
InsideEdge

Stuck on this topic? Ask an Insider

Get 1:1 guidance from people who've walked this exact path — free on the InsideEdge app.

Download
InsideEdge