Debian is one of the world’s most trusted and widely used Linux distributions, known for its stability, security, and vast package ecosystem. This Azure-ready Debian image helps you move from provisioning to production faster by including the Azure Linux Agent, cloud-init, and sensible defaults tuned for virtualized cloud workloads.

Who is it for?

• System Administrators: DevOps Teams who need a reliable RHEL alternative base for infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Developers building and deploying microservices, containers, or applications that demand a consistent Linux baseline.
• Enterprises: MSPs standardizing on an open source OS with predictable long term support.

Why choose Debian on Azure?

• Azure Optimized: Preconfigured with cloud-init and Azure Linux Agent for seamless VM lifecycle management, extensions, and diagnostics.
• Stability: Security: Debian’s strong security track record, paired with optional automatic updates and SELinux/AppArmor support.
• Flexible: Open Source: Backed by a vast package repository and global community.
• Performance Ready: Works seamlessly with Premium SSDs, Accelerated Networking, and Azure VM scaling features.

Launch with confidence: This image is designed to remove guesswork and accelerate your journey from VM creation to application deployment.