How to Create a VM in Azure - Step by Step process

 Creating a virtual machine (VM) in Microsoft Azure involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you create a VM in Azure:

1. Follow these steps to create a virtual machine:

   a. Click the "+ Create a resource" button on the Azure Portal dashboard.

   b. In the search box, type "Windows Server" or "Ubuntu Linux" (or any other OS you prefer) to select the base image for your VM. Click the "Create" button.

   c. Fill out the VM details:

   • Basics:
     • Project details: Choose your subscription and resource group.
     • Instance details: Enter a unique VM name.
     • Region: Choose the Azure region where your VM will be hosted.
     • Availability options: Choose an availability set if needed.
     • Image: Select your preferred operating system image.
     • Size: Choose the VM size based on your workload requirements.
     • Authentication type: Select SSH public key or password for Linux VMs and password for Windows VMs.
     • Username and Password: Enter credentials for the VM.

   d. Click the "Next: Disks" button.

   e. Disks:

   • OS disk type: Choose between Standard HDD, Standard SSD, or Premium SSD.
   • Encryption: Configure disk encryption if needed.

   f. Click the "Next: Networking" button.

   g. Networking:

   • Virtual network: Choose an existing virtual network or create a new one.
   • Subnet: Select or create a subnet within the virtual network.
   • Public IP: Choose whether to create a public IP address.
   • NIC network security group: Configure network security groups if needed.
   • Public inbound ports: Open the required ports for your application.

   h. Click the "Next: Management" button.

   i. Management:

   • Monitoring: Choose whether to enable Azure Monitor and boot diagnostics.
   • Auto-shutdown: Configure auto-shutdown settings if needed.
   • Guest config: Add any extensions or scripts if required.

   j. Click the "Review + create" button to review your VM configuration.

   k. Review the settings, and if everything looks correct, click the "Create" button.

2. Wait for Deployment: Azure will now validate your settings and deploy the virtual machine. This process may take a few minutes.

3. Access and Manage Your VM: Once the deployment is complete, you can access and manage your VM using remote desktop (RDP) for Windows VMs or SSH for Linux VMs. You can find the VM in the Azure Portal under "Virtual machines."

That's it! You've successfully created a virtual machine in Microsoft Azure. You can now start using it for your specific applications or workloads. Remember to manage your VM's resources and costs effectively, such as stopping or deallocating it when not in use to save on Azure costs.