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How To Create A Virtual Machine

What is a Virtual Machine

A virtual machine is a software-based emulation of a physical computer. It allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine, enabling you to isolate and consolidate resources, run different software environments, and enhance flexibility and scalability in computing environments.

How to create a Virtual Machine

Step 1
sign in to Azure account
azure portal
Step 2
on the Azure portal search bar, search for Virtual Machine and click.
azure search bar
Step 3
click the + create to create a Virtual Machine
+ create
step 4
click Azure Virtual machine to continue
Virtual machine create
Step 5
enter Subscription type and click create new Resource Group
subscription and create
Step 6
input the Virtual Machine name, choose the region and availability zone
VM instances
Step 7
set prefered image windows/linux (ubuntu)
Image
Step 8
set prefered size
size
Step 9
create user name amd password
user name and password
Step 10
select the prefered inbound port rules
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Step 11
confirm license, then review and create
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