Azure VM Creation

This guide demonstrates the step-by-step process of creating a Virtual Machine in Azure.

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Objectives

1. Create a resource group.
2. Deploy a virtual machine.
3. Terminate the resources when finished.

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Steps

A. Create a Resource Group

1. Open the Azure management console at Azure Portal (sign in with your account).
2. In the Azure search bar, search for "Resource groups" and select it.
3. Click on Create and fill in the following details:
   • Subscription: Free Trial or Pay-As-You-Go.
   • Resource group name: Provide a name of your choice.
   • Region: Leave as default (e.g., East US).
4. Click Review + Create, and then Create.

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B. Deploy a Virtual Machine

1. In the Azure search bar, search for "Virtual machines" and select it.
2. Click on Create and provide the following details:
   • Subscription: Free Trial or Pay-As-You-Go.
   • Resource Group: Select the one created earlier.
   • Virtual Machine Name: Provide a unique name.
   • Region: Select East US.
   • Availability options: Availability zone.
   • Zone: Select Zone 1.
   • Image: Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS.
   • Size: Standard_B1s.
   • Authentication type: SSH key pair.
   • Username: azureuser.
   • Public Inbound Ports: Allow selected ports.
   • Inbound Port: SSH (22).
3. Use default options for:
   • Disks, Networking, Management, Monitoring, Advanced, and Tags.
4. Click Review + Create, and then Create.

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C. Terminate the Resources

1. In the Azure search bar, search for "Resource groups."
2. Select the resource group you created.
3. Click Delete Resource Group at the top.
4. Enter the resource group name to confirm.
5. Click Delete.

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Note

Ensure to delete the resources after completing the activity to avoid unnecessary charges.

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