This Azure-based virtual machine comes pre-configured with an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS image that includes the latest version of Docker and Cockpit Web Management, offering seamless containerized application deployment with an intuitive web-based system administration interface.

Docker is a leading containerization platform that simplifies application development, deployment, and scaling by packaging applications and their dependencies into lightweight, portable containers. It ensures consistency across environments, making it a preferred choice for developers and enterprises worldwide.

With Docker, developers can streamline software delivery through its efficient CI/CD pipeline integration, reducing setup complexities and improving deployment speeds. Its ability to run isolated workloads makes it ideal for microservices architectures, allowing applications to be broken down into independent, scalable services.

Additionally, this VM includes **Cockpit**, a lightweight yet powerful web-based management tool that allows users to easily monitor and administer their server. Cockpit provides real-time system insights, resource usage monitoring, service management, and direct control over Docker containers - all accessible via a browser at https://<server-ip>:9090.

Key Benefits of Cockpit:

• **User-Friendly Web Interface** – Manage Docker containers, system performance, logs, and services with ease.
• **Remote Administration** – Securely monitor and configure your server without needing SSH.
• **Real-Time System Monitoring** – Track CPU, memory, disk usage, and running services at a glance.
• **Simplified Server Management** – Install updates, configure network settings, and review logs effortlessly.

With this Azure-based VM, users benefit from the combined power of Docker for containerized workloads and Cockpit for intuitive, remote-friendly system management. Whether deploying microservices, managing cloud-native applications, or streamlining IT operations, this solution enhances efficiency, security, and ease of use.

NOTE: Ensure TCP port 9090 is open in your security group to enable access to the Cockpit web UI.

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