index.yml

### YamlMime:Module
uid: learn.welcome-to-azure
metadata:
  title: Introduction to Azure
  description: Get started with Azure by creating your first virtual machine in the cloud.
  ms.date: 09/24/2018
  author: markjulmar
  ms.author: smmark
  ms.topic: interactive-tutorial
  #ms.learn-contact: smmark
  ms.prod: learning-azure
title: Introduction to Azure
summary: Get started with Azure by creating and configuring your first virtual machine in the cloud.
abstract: |
  In this module, you will:
  - Learn what Microsoft Azure is and how it relates to cloud computing.
  - See how easy it is to launch your first virtual machine, add a web server, and scale up your server when you need more power.
  - Start building the foundational skills you need to change the world or land the job of your dreams. 
prerequisites: None
iconUrl: /learn/achievements/welcome-to-azure.svg
levels:
- beginner
roles:
- administrator
- developer
- solution-architect
products:
- azure
- azure-clis
- azure-virtual-machines
units:
- learn.welcome-to-azure.1-introduction
- learn.welcome-to-azure.2-what-is-azure
- learn.welcome-to-azure.3-create-a-vm
- learn.welcome-to-azure.4-add-web-server
- learn.welcome-to-azure.5-scale-up
- learn.welcome-to-azure.6-summary
achievement: learn.welcome-to-azure.badge