Install macOS on Azure Virtual Machine

Name: Install macOS on Azure Virtual Machine
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macOS on Azure Virtual Machine

Created byRyan O'Connell

Last updated 4/2022

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What you'll learn

Azure Cloud Engineers who want learn how to deploy macOS in Azure
You will learn to understand how to deploy macOS Catalina on Azure VM
You can learn how to use macOS
After this course short basic course you will have knowledge and know how to successfully manage and deploy VMs in any Azure environment.

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 38m total length

Why install macOS on an Azure VM2:09
Learn why installing macOS on an Azure VM enables practical hands-on training with macOS, using VMware Workstation or Player and a macOS ISO, all accessible with a free Azure account.
Deploy a Resource Group for macOS Catalina1:11
Navigate to resource groups in the portal, create a resource group named Mac Waste Lab Catalina with validation, then refresh to confirm creation and prepare the macOS VM.
Deploy and Windows Enterprise VM to host macOS Catalina4:47
Deploy a Windows Enterprise Gen2 VM in Azure to host macOS Catalina by selecting the enterprise version, choosing a proper size, and configuring admin credentials.
Install VMWare Workstation on Azure VM4:29
Enable Hyper-V on an Azure VM via PowerShell, then install VMware Workstation and reboot to apply the settings, preparing to install Mac OS.
Install macOS into VMWare Workstation7:21
Set up a macOS Catalina 10.15 VM in VMware Workstation on Azure, configure hardware, format the disk with Disk Utility, install macOS, and complete the initial setup.
RDP to macOS Catalina using Real VNC2:16
Connect to macOS Catalina on Azure via VMC viewer, using an IP address detected from the console; explore system preferences and Mac info, with performance depending on VM settings.
Install Windows XP using VMWare Player 1611:09
Install Windows XP Pro in a VMware Workstation Player 16 virtual machine, mount the XP ISO, format the partition with NTFS quick, and configure New Zealand locale and license key.
Clean up our lab after we are done using our macOS lab5:09
Stop the virtual machine to avoid charges, then delete the resource group and its network, leaving the Azure lab clean for the next exercise.

Requirements

A basic knowledge and understanding of Azure networking and virtual machines.

Description

Install macOS on Azure Virtual Machine.

Set up Azure Virtual Machine to host macOS, Provide the familiarity with the macOS.

Using a Mac isn’t difficult. In fact, they’re generally seen as being more user friendly than Windows PCs. But if you’ve never used one before, then there is a bit of a learning curve, especially if you’re accustomed to Windows.

Users are generally fond of Macs because it is easier to handle and is friendlier. Unlike Windows, they are believed to be easier to operate. It may not be much different in terms of running, but all three devices have similarities, so you might not struggle getting used to them.

Generally speaking, Mac OS is easier to learn than Windows OS. The Windows 7 version may seem to be a copy of Apple’s Simple Layout, in that it imitates Apple’s simple layout for its users. In addition, Apple Stores offer classes in Mac OS, which can be very beneficial to new Apple users.

How well you do depends on your level of expertise. If you are not an advanced user, you can simply get used to launching programs and other tasks, which is not a big deal. The first couple of days will let you know how comfortable you are with OSX, and then over the next week or so you’ll show off the features it has to offer.

Who this course is for:

How to get macOS Catalina to run on Azure VM