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Author: JustPies

articles/virtual-machines/extensions/overview.md

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 # Azure virtual machine extensions and features
 
-Extensions are small applications that provide post-deployment configuration and automation on Azure VMs. The Azure platform hosts many extensions covering VM configuration, monitoring, security, and utility applications. Publishers take an application, wrap it into an extension, and simplify the installation. All you need to do is provide mandatory parameters.
+Extensions are small applications that provide post-deployment configuration and automation on Azure virtual machines (VMs). The Azure platform hosts many extensions covering VM configuration, monitoring, security, and utility applications. Publishers take an application, wrap it into an extension, and simplify the installation. All you need to do is provide mandatory parameters.
 
-## How can I find what extensions are available?
+## View available extensions
 
-You can view available extensions by selecting a VM, then selecting **Extensions + applications** in the left menu. To pull a full list of extensions, see [Discovering VM Extensions for Linux](features-linux.md) and [Discovering VM Extensions for Windows](features-windows.md).
+You can view available extensions for a VM in the Azure portal.
 
-## How can I install an extension?
+1. In the portal, go to the **Overview** page for a VM.
+1. Under **Settings**, select **Extensions + Applications**.
 
-Azure VM extensions can be managed by using the Azure CLI, PowerShell, Resource Manager templates, and the Azure portal. To try an extension, go to the Azure portal and select the Custom Script Extension.
+The list of available extensions are displayed. To see the complete list of extensions, see [Discovering VM Extensions for Linux](features-linux.md) and [Discovering VM Extensions for Windows](features-windows.md).
 
-1. In the portal, go to the **Overview** page for a VM.
-1. Go to **Settings** and select **Extensions + Applications**.
-1. On the **Extensions** tab, select **+ Add**.
-1. Select **Custom Script Extension**, and then select Next.
+## Install and use extensions
 
-You can then pass in a command or script to run the extension. You should see the Custom Script Extension item. Select the item, then select Next.
+Azure VM extensions can be managed by using the Azure CLI, PowerShell, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and the Azure portal.
 
-For more information, see [Linux Custom Script Extension](custom-script-linux.md) and [Windows Custom Script Extension](custom-script-windows.md).
+1. From the **Extensions + Applications** for the VM, on the **Extensions** tab, select **+ Add**.
+1. Locate the **Custom Script Extension** option. Select the extension option, then select **Next**.
 
-## How do I manage extension application lifecycle?
+You can then pass in a command or script to run the extension.
 
-You don't need to connect to a VM directly to install or delete an extension. The Azure extension lifecycle is managed outside of the VM and integrated into the Azure platform.
+For more information, see [Linux Custom Script Extension](custom-script-linux.md) and [Windows Custom Script Extension](custom-script-windows.md).
 
-## Anything else I should be thinking about for extensions?
+### Check for prerequisites
 
 Some individual VM extension applications might have their own environmental prerequisites, such as access to an endpoint. Each extension has an article that explains any prerequisites, including which operating systems are supported.
 
+### Manage extension application lifecycle
+
+You don't need to connect to a VM directly to install or delete an extension. The Azure extension lifecycle is managed outside of the VM and integrated into the Azure platform.
+
 ## Troubleshoot extensions
 
 If you're looking for general troubleshooting steps for Windows VM extensions, refer to [Troubleshooting Azure Windows VM extension failures
@@ -72,4 +75,3 @@ Otherwise, specific troubleshooting information for each extension can be found
 * For more information about how the Windows Guest Agent and extensions work, see [Azure VM extensions and features for Windows](features-windows.md).
 * To install the Linux Agent, see [Azure Linux Virtual Machine Agent overview](agent-linux.md).
 * To install the Windows Guest Agent, see [Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent overview](agent-windows.md).
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