How to Deploy Hossted VM App on Azure

This tutorial details how to deploy any one of Hossted’s fully supported apps from the Azure Marketplace so that it is ready for use:

1. Deploying the VM App on Azure

1. Subscribe to the App
– Navigate to the app’s page on Azure Marketplace.
– On the selected app page, click the “Get it Now” button.

2. Sign into your Azure Marketplace Account
– The sign-in page to Azure will appear. In the email address field enter your email.
– Click the “Continue” button to proceed.
– Click the “Create” button.

3. Configure the VM
In the newly opened window Create a virtual machine, create a VM and adjust only the specified settings. Fill in all required fields according to the provided example:
– Subscription: Main Subscription.
– Resource Group: Create your own group name.
– Virtual Machine Name: Create your own VM name.
– Region: Select the region.
Other fields may remain unchanged.

4. Create Private Key and Resource Group
– Click the “Download private key and create resource” button. The key will be downloaded on your computer.
– Deployment is in progress screen appears. The first resource, underlined in blue, is the application.
– After the deployment is complete, click the “Go to Resource” button and copy the Public IP Address in the appeared window.

2. Logging in via SSH

Consider using one of the SSH login methods outlined below:

1. Using the Command Line

Open your terminal (Linux/MacOS).
Locate the private key (.pem) file downloaded during the deployment in the home directory.
Run the following command:
– Public-ip-address: copy ip from Azure console where your application is running.
– Your-key.pem: the name of your key given in point 4.

ssh -i your-key.pem azureuser@public-ip-address

When prompted, type yes.
If you are asked to change the file permissions, use the following command:

chmod 600 your-key.pem

After chmod 600 prompt the first command again.
Once the VM is deployed, copy the provided URL and paste a link into a browser address bar. Log in with the credentials provided in your command line.

2. Using PuTTY (Windows)

Download PuTTY.
Enter the Host Name (or IP address) of your VM and save the session.
Under Connection > Data, enter ubuntu in the Auto-login username field.
Under Connection > SSH > Auth, browse and select your private key file (.ppk).
Select the session and click Open.
Confirm the server’s host key and add it to the cache by clicking Yes.

3. Using PowerShell (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework.

Installing PowerShell on Windows
Installing PowerShell on macOS
Install PowerShell on Linux
For detailed installation instructions, please visit the Microsoft website.

3. Connecting VM App to Hossted Platform

To unlock the full potential of your VM application with Hossted, simply connect it to the Hossted Platform. Gain access to features like real-time monitoring, automated updates, enhanced security, and comprehensive analytics. Connecting your app ensures seamless management and optimized performance, all in one place. How to connect a VM application to the Hossted Platform.