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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/data-science-virtual-machine/dsvm-tools-data-science?view=azureml-api-2 |\n| Check deep learning frameworks on Azure DSVM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/data-science-virtual-machine/dsvm-tools-deep-learning-frameworks?view=azureml-api-2 |\n| Identify development tools available on DSVM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/data-science-virtual-machine/dsvm-tools-development?view=azureml-api-2 |\n| Use data ingestion tools on Azure DSVM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/data-science-virtual-machine/dsvm-tools-ingestion?view=azureml-api-2 |\n| Review programming languages preinstalled on DSVM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/data-science-virtual-machine/dsvm-tools-languages?view=azureml-api-2 |\n| Leverage productivity tools on Azure DSVM | 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