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How to upload own OS ISO on Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform?

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http://serverfault.com – I want to install Custom Linux Distro like Mint/Backtrack/many more. I am unable to find any option that does it. I am looking forward for Easy and Detailed guide on this matter. Assuming i don't know much about Hyper V or any type of virtualization. (HowTos)

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