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what is virtual machine?
A virtual machine (VM) is like a computer inside your computer. It’s a software-based system that acts like a real physical computer, running its own operating system and apps independently. It operates in an isolated environment, allowing multiple VMs to run on a single physical computer or server while sharing its resources (CPU, memory, storage, etc.). In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create a virtual machine in Azure using the Azure Portal.
Step by Step on how to mange TAGD AND LOCKS in Microsoft Azure
Step 1:Add tags to a virtual machine
You’ll start by adding a pair of tags to the virtual machine. One tag will be to identify the purpose of the virtual machine and the other will be to indicate the department the machine supports.
- Login to Microsoft Azure at https://portal.azure.com
- From the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter virtual machines.
- Select virtual machines under services.
- Select the guided-project-vm virtual machine.
From the menu pane, select Tags.
On one line for Name enter Department and for Value enter Customer Service
On the next line, for Name enter Purpose and for Value enter FTP Server.
Select Apply
Step 2:Add a resource lock to a VM
- If necessary, expand the Settings submenu.
Select Locks.
Select + Add.
For the name, enter VM-delete-lock.
For the Lock type, select Delete.
You may enter a note to help remind you why you created the lock.
Select OK.
Select Home to return to the Azure portal home page
Step 3:Add tags to network resources
- From the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter virtual networks.
- Select virtual networks under services.
- Select the guided-project-vnet network.
From the menu pane, select Tags.
For the Name select Department.
For the Value enter IT.
Select Apply.
Conclusion
Microsoft Azure empowers organizations to build scalable, secure, and intelligent cloud solutions with ease. By implementing tags and locks in Azure, you're not only organizing resources for better visibility and cost management—you’re also safeguarding critical assets from accidental modifications or deletions.
Through this step-by-step guide, you've learned how to:
Assign descriptive tags to virtual machines and network resources
Apply resource locks for protection against unwanted changes
These practices form the backbone of effective governance in cloud environments. Whether you're supporting IT operations, streamlining service management, or securing infrastructure, mastering tags and locks is an essential part of a well-managed Azure ecosystem.
So go ahead—tag smart, lock wisely, and manage confidently in the cloud.
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