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title: "Prerequisites"
canonical: "https://docs.infoblox.com/space/DeploymentGuidevNIOSforAzure/736330688/Prerequisites"
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The following are prerequisites for deploying and managing an Infoblox vNIOS for Azure appliance:

- Valid subscription for Microsoft Azure.
- Permissions to create Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines, and App Registrations in your Azure subscription.
- Understanding of basic networking concepts and tools, including public and private IP addressing, DNS, Secure Shell (SSH), and command line/terminal applications.