How to create a virtual machine

Step1 – Create a New VM
In the search bar at the top, type “Virtual Machines” and click on it.
Click “Create” → “Azure virtual machine”

Click “Create

Step 2 – Configure the Basics
Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.
Resource group: Creat…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ajayi Daniel

Step1 – Create a New VM
In the search bar at the top, type "Virtual Machines" and click on it.
Click "Create" → "Azure virtual machine"

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Click "Create
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Step 2 – Configure the Basics
Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.
Resource group: Create a new one or choose an existing group to organize resources.
Virtual machine name: Give your VM a unique name.
Region: Choose where to deploy the VM (closest to your users or data).
Image: Select the operating system ( Windows Server,
Size: Pick a VM size based on CPU, memory, and performance needs.
Authentication type:
Password (username + password)
SSH key (recommended for Linux)
Enter admin username and password

BASICS
Select your Azure subscription, Create a new one or choose an existing group to organize resources.

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Give your VM a unique name.
Region: Choose where to deploy the VM (closest to your users or data).
Click on the availability zone

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Size: Pick a VM size based on CPU, memory, and performance needs.
Authentication type:
Password (username + password)
SSH key
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Step 3 Configure Disks
Choose an OS disk type (SSD for faster performance, HDD for cheaper storage).
Add data disks if needed.
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Step4 Configure Networking
Select a Virtual Network (VNet) and Subnet.
Configure Public IP
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Step 5 configure the monitoring
Boot diagnostic - disable

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Step 6 Review and Create
Azure will validate your settings.
If all is correct, click Create.
Wait for deployment to complete (usually 1–5 minutes).

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step 7 Connect to Your VM
Go to your VM in the Azure portal.
Click Connect: RDP
Enter credentials and start using your VM.

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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ajayi Daniel


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