Implement Azure Container Instances
About this guide
Scenario
Your organization has a web application that runs on a virtual machine in your on-premises data center. The organization wants to move all applications to the cloud but doesn’t want to have a large number of servers to manage. You decide to evaluate Azure Container Instances and Docker.
Job Skills
Task 1: Deploy an Azure Container Instance using a Docker image
Task 2: Test and verify deployment of an Azure Container Instance
As organizations around the world migrate solutions to the cloud, the ability to implement, manage, and monitor cloud-based solutions is highly valued in numerous industries.
Architecture Diagram
Key Takeaways:
- Azure Container Instances (ACI) is a service that enables you to deploy containers on the Microsoft Azure public cloud.
- ACI doesn’t require you to provision or manage any underlying infrastructure.
- ACI supports both Linux containers and Windows containers.
- Workloads on ACI are usually started and stopped by some kind of process or trigger and are usually short-lived.
Career Connections
With the increasing demand for expertise in cloud-based administration, professionals with the skills from this series can pursue job prospects in roles such as Azure Administrator, Cloud Engineer, Systems Administrator (Cloud Focus), DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Support Engineer.
As of 2025, average cloud-related salaries in the United States range from $68,215 for entry-level Azure Administrators to $130,000 for mid-career DevOps Engineers, with Cloud Engineers, Systems Administrators, and Cloud Support Engineers earning competitive pay based on experience and role demands. Please note that these figures are approximate, derived from online sources, and can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and company size.
