Getting started with Tyk on Microsoft Azure and Ubuntu

Deploying Tyk on Microsoft Azure and Ubuntu is simplified through a step-by-step guide that begins with setting up a virtual machine (VM) instance on Azure, followed by the installation of necessary software components such as Docker and Git. The process involves creating a VM, configuring it with Ubuntu, and opening specific ports for HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH. After setting up the VM, Docker is installed, followed by docker-compose, which facilitates the deployment of Tyk using the Tyk Pro Docker image. Once Tyk is up and running, users are guided to configure the Tyk dashboard by activating a license key and setting up their first API endpoint with a sample configuration that utilizes open, keyless authentication. The tutorial concludes with testing the API endpoint using tools like Postman, emphasizing the ease with which users can start exploring Tyk's features on the Azure platform.