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Introduction<\/h2>\n

Microsoft Azure provides a comprehensive cloud platform for building, deploying, and managing applications and services. One of the key components of Azure is the ability to create and manage virtual machines (VMs). Azure Virtual Machines allow you to run your applications in the cloud, providing scalability, security, and flexibility.<\/p>\n

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of creating a virtual machine in Azure. We will cover everything from setting up your Azure account to configuring and managing your VM. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a working virtual machine running in Azure.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:<\/p>\n

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  1. An Azure account: If you don’t have an Azure account, you can create a free one by visiting the Azure portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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    Basic knowledge of Azure services: Familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of Azure, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Virtual Network, and Azure Storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A supported operating system: You can create virtual machines on Azure using Windows, Linux, or other operating systems. Make sure you have a valid license for the operating system you want to use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    An SSH key pair (for Linux VMs): If you are planning to create a Linux VM, you will need an SSH key pair to authenticate your login. If you don’t have an SSH key pair, you can generate one using tools like PuTTYgen<\/a> or OpenSSH<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 1: Sign in to the Azure Portal<\/h2>\n

    To get started, sign in to the Azure portal<\/a> using your Azure account credentials.<\/p>\n

    Step 2: Create a Resource Group<\/h2>\n

    A resource group is a logical container for resources in Azure. It helps you organize and manage your resources as a unit. To create a virtual machine, you need to create a resource group first. Follow these steps to create a resource group:<\/p>\n

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    1. On the Azure Portal homepage, click on “Resource groups” in the left navigation menu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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      Click on the “+ Add” button to create a new resource group.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Provide a name for the resource group, choose a region where you want to create the resources, and click on the “Review + create” button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Review the settings and click on the “Create” button to create the resource group.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Step 3: Create a Virtual Machine<\/h2>\n

      Now that you have created a resource group, you can proceed to create a virtual machine. Follow these steps to create a virtual machine:<\/p>\n

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      1. In the Azure Portal, navigate to your resource group by clicking on “Resource groups” in the left navigation menu and selecting your resource group.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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        Inside the resource group, click on the “+ Add” button to add a new resource.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        In the search bar, type “Virtual machine” and select “Virtual machine” from the search results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Click on the “Create” button to start the virtual machine creation process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Provide the following details in the “Basics” tab:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n