Who is this for?
This is an introductory topic for software developers who are new to Arm-based cloud instances.
What will you learn?
Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:
- Start an Arm-based instance in the cloud
- Verify that the instance is using the Arm architecture
Prerequisites
Before starting, you will need the following:
- An account with your preferred cloud service provider.
Summary
This summary was drafted with an approved AI-assisted workflow and reviewed by Arm contributors before publication. Human technical review remains part of the process so the final page reflects engineering rigor, accuracy, and Arm editorial standards.
You’ll launch Arm-based virtual machines (VMs) across major cloud providers and verify that each uses an Arm processor. You’ll use each provider’s console to choose an appropriate family and instance type, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Azure Cobalt 100-based VMs or Ampere, Google Cloud Axion C4A, Oracle Cloud Ampere, and Alibaba Cloud Arm-based Elastic Compute Service (ECS) options. By the end, you’ll recognize the instance details that confirm an Arm deployment.
Frequently asked questions
These FAQs were drafted with an approved AI-assisted workflow and reviewed by Arm contributors before publication. Human technical review remains part of the process so the final page reflects engineering rigor, accuracy, and Arm editorial standards.
On AWS, select Graviton-based EC2 instance types. On Azure, choose Cobalt 100-based or Ampere VMs. On Google Cloud, use the Axion C4A series. On Oracle Cloud and Alibaba Cloud, choose Ampere- or Arm-based ECS options.
In the Google Cloud Console, select Compute Engine, VM Instances, and Create. Set Series to C4A, then choose the
c4a-standard-4 machine type with four vCPUs and 16 GB of memory.Check the instance details in your cloud console and confirm the processor family or machine type matches the Arm option you selected, such as Graviton, Cobalt 100, C4A, or Ampere. If it shows a different family, return to the creation settings and choose the Arm series.
Both are Arm-based VM generations on Azure. The latest generation is Cobalt 100, while the previous generation is Ampere; choose the one that fits your needs.
The new VM appears in the provider console with a running status. Verify the machine type or series reflects the Arm-based family you selected before proceeding.