Step-by-Step Lab: How to Create a Resource Group in Azure Portal

Introduction
In today’s cloud-first world, organizing resources efficiently is critical for managing costs, security, and scalability. Microsoft Azure uses Resource Groups as a fundamental building block for resource management. A Resource Group acts as a logical container that holds related resources for an Azure solution, making it easier to deploy, monitor, and manage them collectively.

In this lab, you’ll learn how to create a Resource Group using the Azure Portal, step by step. By the end, you’ll understand why Resource Groups are essential and how they fit into Azure’s resource hierarchy.

Objectives

• Understand what a Resource Group is.
• Create a Resource Group using the Azure Portal.
• Verify the Resource Group deployment.
• Learn optional automation using Azure CLI and PowerShell.

Prerequisites

• Active Azure subscription.
• Access to https://portal.azure.com.
• Basic understanding of Azure concepts.

Key Terms
Resource Group: A container that holds related Azure resources, such as virtual machines, storage accounts, and databases, allowing you to manage them as a single unit.
Azure Portal: A web-based interface for managing Azure resources visually.
Subscription: A billing and management boundary in Azure that groups resources and services under a single account.
Region: A geographical location where Azure resources are hosted. Choosing the right region impacts latency, compliance, and availability.
Tags: Key-value pairs used to organize and classify resources for cost management and governance.

Lab Steps
✅ Step 1: Sign in to Azure Portal

• Navigate to https://portal.azure.com.
• Sign in with your Azure account credentials.

✅ Step 2: Search for Resource Groups at the search bar

• click Resource groups.

✅ Step 3: Create a New Resource Group

1. Click + Create (or Create resource group).

1. Fill in the required details:
2. Subscription: Select the subscription you want to use.
3. Resource group name: Enter a unique name (e.g., MyResourceGroup).
4. Region: Choose the Azure region where you want the resources to reside (e.g., (UK) UK South).

✅ Step 4: Review and Create

• Click Review + Create.

• Validate the settings.
• Click Create.

✅ Step 5: Verify

• After deployment completes, you’ll see the new resource group in the Resource groups list.

Verification

• Go to Resource groups in the Azure Portal.
• Confirm the resource group name, region, and subscription.

Conclusion
Resource Groups are the foundation of resource organization in Azure. By creating a Resource Group, you establish a logical structure that simplifies deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. Whether you’re working on a small project or a large enterprise solution, proper resource grouping ensures better governance and cost control.

Next steps:
Add resources to your Resource Group.
Apply **tags **for better organization.

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