How to create a virtual machine in Azure.

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What is a Virtual Machine?

A virtual machine (VM) is a software-created version of a physical computer. It operates its own operating system (OS) and runs applications just like a physical machine, but within an isolated environment managed by a software layer called a hypervisor. This enables one physical computer to host several virtual machines at once.

Each VM is equipped with its own virtual CPU, memory, storage, and network interface, allowing it to function as an independent computer system.

Creating a virtual machine (VM) is a great way to run multiple operating systems on a single computer, test software safely, or set up a secure development environment. Whether you’re a student, developer, or IT professional, learning how to set up a virtual machine is a useful skill. In this article, we’ll walk you through the basic steps to create a virtual machine.

Here are the steps to follow:

1.Log in to the Azure portal.

2.In the Azure portal, search for and select Virtual machines.

3.Click +create, select the first one on the list of dropdown.

4.On the basics tab, create a resource group, give it a name, and click OK.

5.Give virtual machine a name. Select a region.

6.Select Availability zone.

7.Go to image, in the dropdown select the operating system of choice. Notice the size is available and supported in the selected zone.

8.In the administrator account section, add a username and a password.

9.In the public inbound ports, select allow selected ports. Go to select inbound ports and select HTTP(80). Confirm the licensing by checking the box.