Azure migration center
Linux migration
Migrate your Linux workloads to Azure using proven tools and run your apps with your favorite Linux distribution.
Why Linux on Azure?
About fifty percent of the virtual machines in Azure are running Linux. Discover why millions of users trust Azure for their Linux workloads.
Find support for many common Linux solutions, including the open source technologies you already rely on and trust. Move your apps using a lift-and-shift, or rehost, strategy for a quick migration of your complete solution. You’ll also find broad support for leading Linux distributions, including:
Linux migration tools
Accelerate and automate your Linux server migration with these Azure tools:
Azure TCO Calculator
Estimate your potential savings by migrating your workloads to Azure.
Azure Migrate
Easily discover, assess, and migrate your on-premises virtual machines to Azure.
Azure Site Recovery
Migrate your Windows Server and Linux virtual machines to Azure. Find support for a wide range of distributions and see accepted components and configurations.
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Explore FastTrack for Azure
Get personalized help from Azure engineers to accelerate your Linux migration at no additional cost. Check the eligibility criteria to see if you qualify.
