How do I prepare azure account and sign in?

# Step 1: Get Started with Azure 1. If you don't have an Azure subscription, create a **free account** at [azure.microsoft.com/free](https://azure.microsoft.com/free/) – includes $200 credit for 30 days and 750 hours of B1s VM free. 64 62 2. Sign in to the [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com). 3. Verify your subscription under **Cost Management + Billing**.

How do I navigate to vms and start creation?

# Step 2: Launch VM Creation Wizard 1. In the Azure Portal search bar, type **Virtual machines** and select it. 71 2. On the **Virtual machines** page, click **+ Create** > **Azure virtual machine**. 3. Ensure correct **Subscription** and **Resource group** (create new e.g., `myResourceGroup`).

How do I configure basics tab settings?

# Step 3: Set VM Basics Under **Basics** tab: 71 72 - **Virtual machine name**: e.g., `myVM` - **Image**: Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition - x64 Gen2 (or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS for Linux) - **Size**: Default (e.g., Standard_B1s for free tier) - **Administrator account**: Username `azureuser`, strong password (12+ chars, complexity rules) - **Inbound ports**: Allow selected > RDP (3389) for Windows or SSH (22) for Linux + HTTP (80)

How do I customize disks, networking, and more?

# Step 4: Advanced Configurations - **Disks** tab: Use default Premium SSD or Standard HDD for cost savings. - **Networking** tab: Create new Virtual Network (VNet), subnet; enable public IP. - **Management** tab: Enable auto-shutdown if testing. - **Advanced/ Tags**: Leave defaults unless needed. Proceed to next tab only after validation passes. 71

How do I review, deploy, and connect to vm?

# Step 5: Deploy and Access Your VM 1. Click **Review + create** – fix any validation errors. 2. Click **Create** – deployment takes 2-5 minutes. 3. After success, click **Go to resource**. 4. Copy public IP. **Connect**: - Windows: Use RDP client with username/password. 71 - Linux: SSH with `ssh azureuser@ ` (use downloaded key). 72 Stop VM when done to save costs.

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Step 1: Get Started with Azure

If you don't have an Azure subscription, create a free account at azure.microsoft.com/free – includes $200 credit for 30 days and 750 hours of B1s VM free.2. Sign in to the Azure Portal.
Verify your subscription under Cost Management + Billing.

Why this step matters:

-Establishes access to Azure's scalable infrastructure
-Enables cost-effective testing with free tier resources

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Definition of Done

•Azure account created or signed in successfully
•Subscription verified and active

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping free account verification

→Always check free tier eligibility to avoid unexpected charges

❌ Using production subscription for testing

→Create a new free account for learning

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