Recommendations when Deploying Ubuntu VMs in Windows Azure

Recommendations when Deploying Ubuntu VMs in Windows Azure

Below are a few recommendations to keep in mind when deploying Ubuntu VMs in Windows Azure. From networking to deploying applications and collecting metrics. With no further due here they are:

Networking

• When using your own DNS servers make sure Azure’s DHCP doesn’t interfere: How to: Enable proper domain DNS search in Ubuntu when using Windows Azure
• When using a different FQDN or your own DNS servers make sure the name resolution you might experience a slow response from any authentication (think initial login or sudo rights): How to: Resolve slow Logging in issues and Sudo rights use when using your own DNS in Windows Azure

Performance

• Add a swap file on your temporary storage. Keep in mind if you poweroff the computer this storage is lost and you will need to re-provision: How to: Install a swap file in a Windows Azure Ubuntu VM