How to Create and Deploy Windows 11 Virtual Machine on Microsoft Azure

Introduction
Here’s a step-by-step guide to create and deploy a Windows 11 Virtual Machine on Microsoft Azure using the Azure Portal.
Prerequisites:

• An Azure Subscription (Free or Paid)
• Resource Group (If not created, I can guide you on that)
• Azure Account Access
• Virtual Network (Optional, Azure will create one if not available)

Steps to Create & Deploy Windows 11 VM
Step 1: Sign in to Azure Portal

• Go to: https://portal.azure.com Log in with your Azure credentials

Step 2: Navigate to Virtual Machines

• In the Azure Portal, click on Create a resource group

• Name the resource group and click on review and create

• Select "Home" search Virtual Machine and then click on Virtual Machine

• Click + Create > Azure Virtual Machine

Step 3: Configure Basics

• Subscription: Choose your active Azure subscription
• Resource Group: Select an existing resource group or create a new one
• Virtual machine name: Enter a unique name for your VM

• Region: Choose a region that supports Windows 11 VMs
• Choose Availability Zone

• Image: Click Browse all images and select Windows 11 Pro
• Size: Choose an appropriate VM size based on your workload requirements

Step 4: Configure Administrator Account

• Under the Administrator account section, choose Username and Password.
• Select inbound ports and click on HTTP

✅ Check the box License Type: I confirm I have a Windows 11 license (if applicable)
Step 5: Configure Networking

• Virtual Network: Default or Create New
• Subnet: Default or Create New
• Public IP: Enable (For remote access)
• NIC Network Security Group: Basic
• Select Allow RDP (3389) under Inbound Ports

• Enable Auto-shutdown if required to save costs when not in use
• Configure Backup settings if needed

Step 6: Review + Create

• Review all your configurations.
• Click Create.

The deployment process may take a few minutes. Once complete, navigate to the VM under Virtual Machines
Step 7: Connect to Windows 11 VM

• Go to Virtual Machines
• Select your VM
• Click Connect

• Download the RDP file

• Open the RDP file and log in using your credentials

• Enter the Administrator username and password set during the VM creation process.

• Windows 11 pro created successfully

Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created a Windows 11 virtual machine in Microsoft Azure. You can now install applications, configure settings, and manage the VM as needed. Be sure to monitor usage to optimize cost and performance.

Comments

[Busa Ayim-Odu]

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