Step-by-Step Guide: Creating a Virtual Machine in Azure
Tags: azure, cloudcomputing, virtualmachine
Published: 2024-06-14 08:33:04

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.

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**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).

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

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**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._