Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Minimal VM Setup Guide by Home & Office Improvements

Welcome to the enhanced Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Minimal VM, brought to you by Home & Office Improvements, optimized for high-performance and secure environments on Azure. This guide provides detailed steps on how to complete your setup after deploying from the Azure Marketplace and how to start your first project using this optimized virtual machine.

Why Choose Home & Office Improvements' Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on Azure?

• Production-Ready: Recognized for its reliability in public clouds, our Ubuntu 24.04 VM is tailored for all types of workloads, from web applications to database management.
• Developer-Friendly: It provides the latest libraries and tools, enhancing innovation with cutting-edge technologies.
• Compliance and Security: Designed for regulated environments, meeting standards like FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and ISO.
• Extensive Open-Source Security: We ensure extensive security coverage, continuously updating and patching all major open-source workloads suited for production use.
• Optimized Performance: Features an optimized kernel for improved boot speed, exceptional runtime performance, and advanced device support, ensuring a seamless and efficient operation.

Our Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Minimal VM is always up-to-date, secure, and built to deliver right out of the box. Home & Office Improvements monitors all components and libraries continuously for vulnerabilities and updates. Whenever an update is necessary, we automatically repackage and deploy the latest versions directly to Azure, ensuring that you have the most secure and efficient version without any required contracts; simply pay per hour of use.

Completing Your Setup

1. Access the Azure Portal: Log into your Azure account and navigate to "Virtual Machines" to find your newly deployed Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Minimal VM, prepared by Home & Office Improvements.
2. VM Initialization: Start your VM if it's not already running by selecting the VM and clicking on the 'Start' button. Wait for the VM to fully boot up.
3. Secure SSH Connection: From the VM's overview page in Azure, click on 'Connect' and choose 'SSH'. Follow the provided instructions to establish a secure SSH connection using the credentials provided during the VM setup process.
4. Update Your System: Once connected, run sudo apt-get update to ensure all packages are up to date. This step is crucial for maintaining the security and performance of your VM.

Support for Ubuntu 24.04 Minimal HOI-VM

If you need help at any point, visit our support page specifically for Ubuntu 24.04 Minimal VM users:

Support for Ubuntu 24.04 Minimal HOI-VM provided by Home & Office Improvements. Find all the support you need to maximize the potential of your new VM.

This guide aims to make your transition to using the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Minimal VM as smooth as possible. With this setup, you are well-prepared to take on a variety of development projects with efficiency and confidence. For further guidance or more detailed instructions, our support team at hoiltd.com is ready to assist you.