Deploying a virtual machine using the standalone Azure ARM template

The following table summarizes the steps to deploy a Network Security virtual machine in Microsoft Azure using the standalone ARM template.

Task	Description
1. Ensure that requirements are met.	Azure requirements
2. Optional: If your instance size supports six network interfaces, create two additional network interfaces.	Creating Network Security network interfaces
3. Create the virtual machine.	Template and instructions
4. If you created additional network interfaces, stop the virtual machine and attach the interfaces.	Attaching network interfaces to the virtual machine
5. Start the virtual machine and perform the initial configuration.	Performing the Network Security initial configuration on Microsoft Azure
6. Configure the deployment mode.	Deploying virtual Network Security appliances in Azure in inline mode Deploying virtual Network Security appliances in Azure in inline mode with load balancing Deploying Virtual Network Security appliances in Azure in TAP or SPAN mode