rancher-docs/docs/reference-guides/cluster-configuration/downstream-cluster-configuration/node-template-configuration/azure.md

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Azure Node Template Configuration

For more information about Azure, refer to the official Azure documentation.

Account access information is stored as a cloud credential. Cloud credentials are stored as Kubernetes secrets. Multiple node templates can use the same cloud credential. You can use an existing cloud credential or create a new one.

• Placement sets the geographical region where your cluster is hosted and other location metadata.
• Network configures the networking used in your cluster.
• Instance customizes your VM configuration.

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If using a VNet in a different Resource Group than the VMs, the VNet name should be prefixed with the Resource Group name. For example, <resource group>:<vnet>.

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If you use Docker, the Docker daemon configuration options include:

• Labels: For information on labels, refer to the Docker object label documentation..
• Docker Engine Install URL: Determines what Docker version will be installed on the instance.
• Registry mirrors: Docker Registry mirror to be used by the Docker daemon.
• Other advanced options: Refer to the Docker daemon option reference.