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Azure VM Scale Sets

Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VM Scale Sets) are a service that allows you to automatically scale the number of virtual machines based on demand and predefined rules. VM Scale Sets provide high availability and load balancing by distributing VMs across multiple instances and regions. You can configure scaling rules based on metrics such as CPU utilization, memory usage, or custom metrics to automatically adjust the number of VM instances. The service also supports rolling updates and automatic OS image upgrades, ensuring that your applications remain up-to-date and resilient. By leveraging VM Scale Sets, organizations can build scalable and flexible applications that respond to changing workloads and optimize resource utilization.