What is a Virtual Machine?
Imagine the possibility of accessing your personal computer from any device, anywhere you are, any time you decide, without the hassle of logging heavy hardware around… Well, this is already possible with the use of Virtual Machines.
Azure Virtual Machines are on-demand, scalable resources which provide flexibility in running private applications and services without the need to invest in physical hardware. They are imitations of computer systems and offer the same usefulness as a physical computer.
Azure VMs support various operating systems, including Windows and Linux, and can be configured with specific CPU, memory, and storage requirements to meet different workload needs.
Creating an Azure Virtual Machine:
In order to create a Virtual Machine on Microsoft Azure, the first step is to create an Azure account https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account
Once this is done successfully, follow the steps below;
1. Sign in to the Azure Portal:
○ Access the Azure portal (portal.azure.com).
2. Create a Resource:
○ Click on "Create a resource"
○ Select "Virtual Machine."
3. Configure Basics:
○ Select subscription, resource group, and VM name.
○ Choose the region, availability options and configure security features.
○ Select the OS (Windows or Linux).
4. Choose VM Size:
○ Pick a VM size based on the required CPU, memory, and storage.
5. Configure Settings:
○ Set up administrator account.
○ Configure networking, management, and monitoring options.
6. Review and Create:
○ Review the configuration and create the VM.
Once your Virtual Machine has been created, you can connect to it by downloading the RDP File for your Virtual Machine. Once downloaded, open the downloaded file, input username and password if requested and you can view your remote personal computer.
To delete a Virtual Machine which you have created, you can easily open the virtual machine from the Azure Portal, click on delete, check all necessary boxes and delete.