Step-by-Step Guide: Creating a Virtual Machine in Azure

Virtual machines play a crucial role in modern cloud computing, offering flexible and scalable computing resources. Deploying and connecting a virtual machine in Azure involves several steps. Below is a complete guide to walk you through the process of setting up your very own virtual machine in Azure:

Sign in to Azure Portal:

• Go to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com/)[](url)
• Sign in with your Azure account credentials.

Create a Resource Group:

• Resource groups help organize and manage related Azure resources. You can create one specifically for your VM or use an existing one.
• Click on "Create a resource" and search for "Resource group".
• Click "Create" and provide a name, subscription, and region for the resource group.

Deploy a Virtual Machine:

• In the Azure portal, you can click on the search bar and search “virtual machine” or "Create a resource" and search for "Virtual machine".
• Click on "Virtual machine" from the results, then click "Create".
• Follow the prompts to configure your Virtual machine, including:
  • Basics: Choose subscription, resource group, VM name, region, availability options, and image.
  • Instance details: Select VM size, username, and authentication type.
  • Disks: Configure OS disk type and size.
  • Networking: Configure networking settings, including virtual network, subnet, public IP address (if needed), and network security group.
  • Management: Configure monitoring, boot diagnostics, and other management options.
  • Advanced: Set up extensions and tags (optional).

• Once all settings are configured, review and click "Review + create" to deploy the VM.

Connect to the Virtual Machine:

• Once the VM is deployed, you can connect to it using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for Windows VMs or SSH for Linux VMs.
• In the Azure portal, navigate to your VM resource.
• Under the "Settings" section, click on "Connect".
• Follow the instructions provided to connect to your VM using RDP or SSH, depending on the VM's operating system.
• For Windows VMs, you'll need the username and password you specified during the deployment process.
• For Linux VMs, you'll use the SSH private key if you selected SSH authentication during deployment.
• Use the provided IP address or DNS name to connect to your VM from your local machine.

Manage and Configure the Virtual Machine:

• Once connected, you can manage and configure your VM as needed.
• Install applications, configure settings, and perform any necessary maintenance tasks.
• Remember to follow best practices for security, such as keeping the operating system and software up to date, configuring firewalls, and implementing access controls.

By following these steps, you should be able to deploy and connect a virtual machine in Azure successfully.