How to Create and Connect to an Azure Virtual Machine: A Beginner's Guide

How to Create and Connect to an Azure Virtual Machine: A Beginner's Guide Introduction Provisioning a Virtual Machine (VM) is one of the most fundamental tasks in cloud computing. Whether you need a sandbox for development, a host for a web application, or a remote Windows environment, Azure makes the deployment process seamless. In this guide, we will walk through the exact steps to search for, configure, deploy, and connect to your first Azure VM. 3. Search for "Virtual Machines" In the Search bar , type "Virtual Machines" and click on virtual machine . You can also find it by clicking the hamburger menu or selecting "Create a Resource" → "Virtual Machine" . 4. Select Virtual Machine from the Search Results Click on "Virtual Machine" from the search results. 5. Click on "Create" Click "Create" → "Azure Virtual Machine" . Choose "Virtual Machine hosted by Azure" . 6. Enter Project Details Select the appropriate Subscription . Click "Create Resource Group" → Enter a name for it and cli