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Azure VM Image Builder – 3 Day POC

ISmile Technologies can help organizations build automated pipelines to deliver standardized golden virtual machine (VM) images that allow organizations to migrate to the cloud and ensure consistency in their deployments. Images typically include predefined security, configuration settings, and necessary software.

Solution Areas : Azure

Service Type : Proof of Concept

Overview

Integrate the image building process with your existing DevOps pipeline, Chocolatey and manage the images by connecting to Shared Image Gallery. iSmile Technologies will help ensure security, including patching, updating and full control of your custom images. We will Connect your existing virtual networks to access routable resources, servers, and services, including configuration servers like Chef, Puppet, and Desired State Configuration (DSC). We will also integrate with Shared Image Gallery to easily manage images and replicate them globally.

iSmile Technologies can create new or migrate your existing image customization pipeline to Azure while continuing to use existing scripts, commands, and processes to customize images. Also we can integrate your core applications into a VM image so your VMs can take on workloads at once after creation,also for Azure Virtual Desktop or as VHDs for use in Azure Stack or for ease of exporting.

iSmile Technologies can help you store resulting images hosted in the Azure Compute Gallery (formerly known as Shared Image Gallery), as a managed image or as a VHD.

Plan of Action

Step 1: Requirements gathering, agreement of definition of done, repo setup.

Step 2: Cloning and customizing the application code

Step 3: Setting up the automated pipeline

Step 4: Validation by creating VM from image generated and test two versions

Deliverables

Automated CI/CD pipeline for generating custom windows or Linux Image and its integration with Shared Image Gallery

Faq's

What is Azure VM Image Builder and why should we use it?

Azure VM Image Builder is a service that allows you to automate the creation, customization, and distribution of virtual machine (VM) images on Azure. With Azure VM Image Builder, you can streamline your VM image creation process, reduce manual errors, and improve consistency across your VM fleet. By using Azure VM Image Builder, you can save time and resources and focus on other critical business tasks.

What is the Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC?

The Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC is a proof of concept (POC) engagement that we offer at ISmile Technologies to help our clients get started with Azure VM Image Builder quickly and easily. In this POC, we work with you to understand your VM image creation requirements, set up Azure VM Image Builder, and create a customized VM image according to your specifications. The POC takes just three days, and at the end of the engagement, you'll have a better understanding of how Azure VM Image Builder can help your organization.

What is the scope of the Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC?

The Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC is focused on creating a customized VM image using Azure VM Image Builder. During the POC, we work with you to understand your requirements and create a VM image that meets your specifications. We'll also provide you with guidance and recommendations on best practices for using Azure VM Image Builder. While the POC is not intended to cover every aspect of Azure VM Image Builder, we'll ensure that you have a solid foundation to build on.

What is the expected outcome of the Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC?

The expected outcome of the Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC is a customized VM image that meets your organization's requirements. In addition, you'll gain an understanding of how Azure VM Image Builder works and how it can help your organization. You'll also have the opportunity to work with our team of experts at ISmile Technologies, who can provide guidance and recommendations on how to use Azure VM Image Builder effectively.

How do we get started with the Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC?

To get started with the Azure VM Image Builder - 3 Day POC, you can contact our team at ISmile Technologies. We'll work with you to understand your requirements and set up a schedule for the engagement. During the engagement, our team will work with you to create a customized VM image using Azure VM Image Builder, and provide guidance and recommendations on best practices. At the end of the POC, you'll have a better understanding of how Azure VM Image Builder can help your organization, and you can decide whether to continue using the service.